This 42-kilometre-long route in and around Breda highlights the triumphal entry of the Polish troops. Under the command of General Maczek, they liberated the city in 1944. Thanks to Maczek's excellent strategic acumen, much of the city was spared. Despite this, there is plenty of grief and remembrance for the residents and local residents. From the tragic events in the woods, because the war lasted just a little too long for some, to the intense street fighting. On September 5, 1944, known as "Mad Tuesday," the end of World War II was announced. The resistance began to operate quietly, but how long can you keep that up?

The Liberation Route Brabant tells the story of the liberation, but also shows what the Second World War meant for ordinary people in Brabant. Eight cycling routes, spread across North Brabant, lead you past Brabant Reminders stories, listening columns of the Liberation Route Europe, monuments and museums, which together make the impact of the war on North Brabant visible.

About this route
This cycling route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau in collaboration with Brabant Herdenkt. The route is set out via the Brabant cycle junction system. Easily cycle from one numbered junction to another. Arrows show you the way between the nodes. Is there something wrong with the signposting of the route? Please let us know via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt. You can also call 0800-4050050 (free of charge).

Roadmap
View this route page on your phone or download the GPX file. Do you want to go out with a paper map? You can order these in our webshop.

Cycle in the footsteps of the liberators
The Liberation Route Brabant tells the story of the liberation, but also shows what the Second World War meant for ordinary people in Brabant. Check out all other Liberation cycling and walking routes here.