Walking routes

The woody area of Schaluinenhoeve is perfect for a long walk through the nature. The reception provides enough information for walking routes. If you rather stay near the hotel, you can take a nice walk through the garden. Several examples of well know walking routes are:

Walking route: Enclavebelevingsroute

The ‘Enclavebelevingsroute’ (Enclave Experience Route) is an exceptional walk of 7 km (extendable to 10.5 km) through the ‘World Capital of Enclaves’: Baarle-Hertog-Nassau! “The biggest jigsaw puzzle in the world? Baarle-Hertog-Nassau! The intriguing twin village has no less than thirty enclaves, parts of the country completely surrounded by the territory of a neighboring country. With bizarre consequences, such as a border that runs straight through a … front door! During this walk in and around the center you will hop between Belgium and the Netherlands dozens of times. Twelve information boards will tell you more about this unique situation along the way.” You can easily reach the route from Schaluinenhoeve. You can download the brochure (in Dutch) here.

Walking route: Dodendraadpad

In 3 km, you pass some spots that relate to WW1. For example, you pass a ware monument and an authentic piece of ‘The wire of death’.

Walking route: Verzetspad

This 4 km route takes you to some interesting location in and around Baarle-Nassau. Think of the old and new city hall, the old train station of the Bels Lijntje and several military location. Along the way, you find information that offer recorded stories with information about that location by scanning QR-codes.

Walking route: Wandelknooppunten

In the Baarle-Nassau area, you can find the walking routes ‘Wandelknooppunten’. These are routes varying from 3 to 11 km, along the river ’t Merkske’. The routes lead you to stunning nature surrounding the river. Because of the mudy area, boots are recommended. You can download the routes here (Dutch).

Or determine your own route!

With the interactive map below you can plan your own cycling or walking route. With the tabs at the top you can choose between cycling or walking. Zoom in and out of the map to get a better view of the routes. By using the numbered junctions – a network of beautiful and clearly signposted paths throughout Noord-Brabant – you determine your own route.