Van Gogh walking route Helvoirt

The Van Gogh NP Walking Route in Helvoirt takes you through the Brabant landscape and the places where the Van Gogh family lived and where Vincent felt at home. The 15-kilometre walk starts at the Saint Nicholas Church and continues through forests, open meadows and past fens. Along the way, you'll pass historic buildings, such as Zwijnsbergen Castle, and natural sights, such as the Loonse and Drunense Duinen and the Hengstven. Rest stops along the way offer you the opportunity to enjoy the view. You can also visit farm shops for local products and Hotel De Guldenberg for a culinary stop. With this route, you will walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh and discover the beautiful landscape that he loved so much.

Stroll through Vincent's place of family life and inspiration
Welcome to Helvoirt. This charming village, in the middle of Van Gogh National Park, is located in an authentic Brabant landscape with meandering streams, marshlands, sand drifts and farmlands. Vincent van Gogh and his family have a special bond with this village. It is a place of family life and inspiration for young Vincent. From 1871 to 1875 his father was pastor here. In addition to Vincent's parents and brothers and sisters, several family members live here. Vincent was only too happy to visit them. This is where he comes home. This walking route is 75% unpaved. You walk from the village centre through the characteristic farmland that inspired Vincent and that is largely being restored here.

Roadmap
A handy paper walking map has been published with this Van Gogh NP walking route. This is available through our webshop.

About this route
This route has been set out via the Brabant walking junction system. Easily walk 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).

Hiking through Van Gogh National Park
Discover Van Gogh National Park. Enjoy the Brabant landscape full of meandering streams, vast nature reserves, farmland, country estates and greenery right into the heart of the villages and towns. Here we work together on a beautiful, healthy and green living environment. With Vincent van Gogh as his guide. He grew up in this area and was inspired by nature and the people of Brabant who worked the land. The Van Gogh walking routes allow you to experience the places that played a special role in his life. It's like walking into a painting! View all Van Gogh walking routes here and share your experience with us via #VanGoghNP and #routesinbrabant.