Leather route Waalwijk | Made in Brabant
Waalwijk, Waspik, Sprang-Capelle
Get to know the rich history of the leather and shoe industry in the municipality of Waalwijk with this fascinating cycle route. This 'Made in Brabant' route highlights the character of Waalwijk as a global player in the shoe industry. Your adventure starts in the bustling centre of Waalwijk. You then cycle towards Sprang-Capelle and Waspik. Via the Halve Zolenpad you return to the starting point. On the way, you will pass various places that tell the story of the leather and shoe industry. You cycle along De Langstraat, once the epicentre of the shoe and leather industry in the 19th century. You also cycle a bit along the Halve Zolenpad, once a freight railway line between Lage Zwaluwe and 's-Hertogenbosch. Now it is a beautiful cycle path past old shoe factories, tanneries and workers' cottages. As you cycle, you are surrounded by the souvenirs of a rich past of shoemaking crafts. You will discover the entrepreneurial spirit, innovativeness and craftsmanship of then and now.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Emmikhovensestraat 3, 5141 KA Waalwijk | 28.3 KM | |
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From
8
to
18
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3371 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Grotestraat | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight right | 44 M | ||
| Turn left | 97 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Winterdijk | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 18 | 0 M | ||
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From
18
to
11
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2007 M | 2 KM | |
| Head west on Winterdijk | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 11 | 0 M | ||
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From
11
to
36
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2534 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head west on Hoofdstraat | 2.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 36 | 0 M | ||
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From
36
to
75
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410 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head northwest | 38 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto 't Vaartje | 181 M | ||
| Turn left onto Raadhuisstraat | 191 M | ||
| You are now at section 75 | 0 M | ||
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From
75
to
46
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1318 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head southwest on Kerkstraat | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 46 | 0 M | ||
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From
46
to
12
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1444 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head west on Luiten Ambachtstraat | 837 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Schansstraat | 607 M | ||
| You are now at section 12 | 0 M | ||
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From
12
to
13
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2923 M | 2.9 KM | |
| Head northwest | 43 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Pastoor Bruijnenstraat | 38 M | ||
| Turn left onto Halvezolenpad | 2.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 13 | 0 M | ||
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From
13
to
16
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2514 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head east on Halve Zolenpad | 2.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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From
16
to
45
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2075 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head east on Halve Zolenpad | 2.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 45 | 0 M | ||
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From
45
to
17
|
772 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head east on Halve Zolenpad | 772 M | ||
| You are now at section 17 | 0 M | ||
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From
17
to
1
|
1281 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Halve Zolenpad | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 01 | 0 M | ||
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From
1
to
44
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1281 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Halve Zolenpad | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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From
44
to
15
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2815 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head east on Halve Zolenpad | 2.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 15 | 0 M | ||
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From
15
to
10
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2813 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head north | 22 M | ||
| Continue onto Hoogeinde | 532 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Hoogeinde | 51 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hoogeinde | 926 M | ||
| Turn right onto Laageinde | 701 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hoekeinde | 97 M | ||
| Turn right onto Grotestraat | 484 M | ||
| You are now at section 10 | 0 M | ||
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From
10
to
8
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775 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southwest on Grotestraat | 165 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hooisteeg | 111 M | ||
| Turn left onto Winterdijk | 383 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Heulstraat | 33 M | ||
| Turn left onto Emmikhovensestraat | 83 M | ||
| You are now at section 08 | 0 M |