Going for a walk and bike ride in Ulvenhout

Het Ulvenhoutse Bos used to be owned by the lords of Breda and was already being used for hunting and wood production in the 15th century. The Sint-Annabos was created by order of the Orange-Nassaus. So, it is an area with a lot of history. Het Ulvenhoutse Bos is owned by Staatsbosbeheer (the state forest management organisation), but it is freely accessible to hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts! Put on your walking shoes or grab your bike to explore the nature surrounding Ulvenhout.

Family trail Ulvenhoutse Bos

The Ulvenhoutse Bos is a small forest area. The forest is located along the Broekloop and the Bavelse Leij, tributaries of the River Mark. Discover the Ulvenhoutse Bos through the family path, a paved path that is accessible for devices such as walkers, mobility scooters and prams. An ideal stroll for the whole family!

And after the walk, you can enjoy a coffee (to go) at De Fazant.

Route length: 1.4 kilometres
Starting point: De Fazant - Sint Annadreef 2
Check out the route here.

Red route Ulvenhoutse Bos

Take a large loop through the Ulvenhoutse forest. Bird lovers will have a great time here, as there are plenty of birds to spot! The route takes you through the forest, along the edge of the built-up area and past meadows. Follow the route markers and before you know it, you've completed a nice 5-kilometre walk.

Tip: In the Voorbos (between the Fazant and the former town hall), dogs are allowed to run freely!

Route length: 5 kilometres
Starting point: De Fazant – Sint Annadreef 2

Did you know that.. The Ulvenhoutse Bos is one of the oldest forests with wet marsh forests and oak-hornbeam forests in the Netherlands?

Cycling route along Ulvenhout, Breda and Dorst

Hop on your bike and explore Ulvenhout, Breda and Dorst. You can start at any junction on the route, but in Ulvenhout you can begin the route from junction 84, 66 or 36. From here, you cycle towards Breda, Den Hout, Oosterhout, Dorst and Bavel. A wonderfully varied route to cycle and get to know the area.

Route length: 46 kilometres
Starting point: junction 84
View the route here.

Cycling tip!
Through the forests of Ulvenhoutse Voorbos, Chaam and Gilze runs the 11-kilometre long Fietsallee. On this wide asphalted cycling path, you can enjoy peace, space and nature.

Did you know?

Due to a low groundwater level, water is being drained more rapidly from the Ulvenhoutse forest. This leads to the drying out of the characteristic wet forests. To stop the drying out, approximately 7 kilometers of watercourses were made shallower and 16 weirs were installed in 2018. This helps to retain water better within Het Ulvenhoutse Bos.