Eindhoven Airport Spottersplek (plane spotting area)
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De Oerse Molen (the mill of Oerle)
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Abdij van Postel
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Gasthof De Beiaard

De Lindedreef

Postelse frietkotten

Eersel

Reusel

Duizel

Knegsel

Wintelre (Wintersel)

Netersel

Hulsel

Steensel

Cafe Herberg de Mispelhoef

Parking area de Mispelhoef

McDonald's

Kartcircuit "De Landsard"

Eindhoven Airport

Parking area Abdijlaan Postel

Parking area Postel

Grenspark de Kempen

Landgoed De Utrecht

De Kampina

Herberg In het wilde zwijn

Parking area In 't Wild Zwijn

Grand Café De Zwaan

TinQ Uden

Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden

Parking area Kempenmuseum

Ons Caffeej

Floryn Grand Café

De Eetkaamer

de Smaekmakers

Flaestoren

De Brandtoren (fire-watch tower)

Annanina’s Rust

Molen Windlust

MotoPlus Roadbooktour De Acht Zaligheden
De Acht Zaligheden zijn acht Kempische dorpen met namen die eindigen op ‑sel, ooit spottend bedoeld maar inmiddels een geuzennaam voor rust, natuur en Brabantse warmte.
Deze route voert je vanuit Uden langs molen Windlust, de heide en beken van de Kampina, Landgoed De Utrecht met zijn markante torens en vervolgens door de Zaligheden zelf. Via de Abdij van Postel en het vroegere smokkelaarsgebied van De Kempen rijd je langs de laatste dorpen richting Eindhoven Airport, waar de rit eindigt bij De Mispelhoef.
Onderweg ontdek je hoe landschap, geschiedenis en folklore samen het unieke karakter van deze streek vormen. Precies wat de Zaligheden zo bijzonder maakt.
De route krijgt 5 sterren. De route is afwisselend. De kleine bospaden en boerenlandwegen zijn van goede kwaliteit. Onderweg kun je volop genieten van de bossen, akkers en mooie vergezichten. En volgens goede Brabantse traditie, vind je in praktisch elk dorp een herberg of café naast de kerk. Voldoende mogelijkheden om onderweg te genieten van de Brabantse gezelligheid en het lekkere eten.
Start
McDonalds Uden - Start of your route. However... If you want to experience real Brabantse gezelligheid, then head to the city center of Uden and park your bike at the Market Square. Here you will find several restaurants and cafés where you can enjoy a good "koffie en kuukske" (coffee and cake).
Bedafseweg, 5406 Uden, Netherlands
Rietdijk 27, 5476 VS Vorstenbosch, Netherlands
Molen Windlust
Molen Windlust - In just a few meters to your right you can take pictures of a belt‑driven corn mill, originally built in 1860 as a grondzeiler (a mill whose sails reach close to the ground). Around 1900, the mill was raised by about 2,5mtr and surrounded with an earthen mound, turning it into a beltmolen. Parts of older mills were reused, including a 1723 upper wheel. After periods of decline, major restorations in 1970 and 2008 made the mill fully operational again, now run by volunteer millers.
Broekkant, 5476 Vorstenbosch, Netherlands
Kerkstraat 36, 5473 GN Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands
Monseigneur van Oorschotstraat 9e, 5473 Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands
Bunderstraat 18, 5481 KD Schijndel, Netherlands
Schootsestraat 42, 5481 BJ Schijndel, Netherlands
Schijndelsedijk 9B, 5291 PL Sint-Michielsgestel, Netherlands
Kasterensestraat 7, 5298 NV Liempde, Netherlands
Oude Rijksweg 3, 5298 MC Liempde, Netherlands
Lagevoortseweg 6, 5298 LB Liempde, Netherlands
Oirschotseweg 18, 5281 RD Boxtel, Netherlands
De Beerze river and Kampina
De Beerze - You're crossing the Beerze river. This river originates in Belgium near Lommel. It retains a largely natural, meandering course and eventually enters "De Kampina", a large Natura 2000 reserve. De Kampina consists of wet and dry heathlands, dozens of Ice Age–formed fens, forests and stream valleys. The area is protected for its rare habitats, including blue‑grasslands and wetland ecosystems.
Fransebaan, 5062 Oisterwijk, Netherlands
Reedijk 6, 5066 CS Moergestel, Netherlands
Wilhelminakanaal
Wilhelminakanaal - The Wilhelmina Canal, completed in 1923, is a 68km waterway connecting the Zuid‑Willemsvaart with the Mark near Breda. It was built to support regional industry and transport. Sluis IV (Lock IV), located near Oirschot, regulates water levels between canal sections and enables ships to navigate the height differences safely and efficiently.
Beekseweg 9, 5087 KA Diessen, Netherlands
Annanina's Rust
Annanina’s Rust - To your right you can see a 151 hectare nature reserve. It was originally created in 1899 as a private estate by notary Emile Huijsmans. Named after his Russian mistress, the area features old beech and oak avenues, rhododendron-lined paths, and a mix of deciduous and coniferous forest. Today it is managed by Brabants Landschap and offers accessible walking routes through woodland, stream valleys, and meadows.
Diessenseweg 94, 5081 AL Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
Paardenstraat 6, 5081 CH Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
Break
Grand Café De Zwaan - Time for a break. You can park your bikes here at the square and head to the grand café (or any of the other nice cafés and bars in the vicinity). Please note it can get quite busy here on beautiful summer days.
Spaaneindsestraat, 5085 Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
Lage Mierdseweg, 5085 Esbeek, Netherlands
De Brandtoren
De Brandtoren - The Brandtoren (fire watch tower) on Landgoed De Utrecht was built in 1910 to spot forest fires in the surrounding heath and woodland. Today it stands as a protected national monument, no longer climbable, but still fully intact and visible from nearby walking paths. If you want to have a look at the outside, then turn right into the upcoming street (Torenlaan). The building can be found to your left via a narrow street.
Landgoed de Utrecht
Landgoed De Utrecht - You're entering Landgoed De Utrecht, founded in 1898 by insurance company De Utrecht. The area is a 2.500 hectare estate, featuring forests, heathlands, fens, and the Reusel stream valley. The area includes the iconic 1910 fire‑watch tower and the Flaestoren, and is managed for nature, forestry, and landscape conservation.
Kuilenrode, 5095 Hooge Mierde, Netherlands
Dorpsplein 13a, 5094 GJ Lage Mierde, Netherlands
Netersel
Netersel - A friendly village with a rich local history and scenic surroundings. Netersel’s blend of nature and tradition makes it a natural fit among the Zaligheden.
Hulsel
Hulsel - One of the smallest Zaligheden, valued for its tranquility and untouched countryside. Hulsel represents the quiet side of Kempen life.
Randweg-Oost, 5541 Reusel, Netherlands
Reusel
Reusel - The largest of the Zaligheden, known for its lively center, strong dialect, and deep Kempen heritage. Reusel adds a vibrant, distinctive character to the group of the Acht Zaligheden.
Pikoreistraat 7, 5541 NS Reusel, Netherlands
Schepersweijer 4A, 5541 NN Reusel, Netherlands
Border crossing
Border crossing - Netherlands to Belgium
Abdij van Postel (Postel Abbey)
Abdij van Postel - The Abbey of Postel was founded in 1138 as a Premonstratensian monastery focused on agriculture, hospitality, and religious life. Today it remains an active abbey with a small monastic community, known for its herb garden, cheese and beer production, and well‑preserved historic buildings. You can take your time here to have a look around in the abbey and enjoy a break at one of the local restaurants or cafés.
Herberg In het wilde zwijn - Time for a break. This inn (the Wild Boar) serves dishes from grandmother's time in a contemporary way. In and around the inn you'll see all kinds of funny things. Even the restroom has its own little quirks.
Border crossing - Belgium to Netherlands
Grenspark de Kempen (border park de Kempen)
Grenspark De Kempen - This nature park covers 7.500 hectares spanning Belgium and the Netherlands. It combines forests, heathlands, fens, and stream valleys shaped by centuries of grazing and peat extraction. Historically, its remote border landscape made it ideal for smugglers, who carried butter and tobacco across the frontier at night using hidden forest paths. Patrols and smugglers sometimes knew each other by name — it was a constant cat‑and‑mouse game rather than open conflict.
Weebosch 110, 5571 NH Weebosch, Netherlands
Molenstraat 11, 5575 BC Luyksgestel, Netherlands
Dorpstraat 31, 5575 AE Luyksgestel, Netherlands
Weebosserweg 5, 5571 Bergeijk, Netherlands
Puttendijk 9, 5571 LR Bergeijk, Netherlands
Boksheide, 5521 Eersel, Netherlands
Hazenstraat, 5521 Eersel, Netherlands
Tasbroekwegje, 5524 Steensel, Netherlands
Steensel
Steensel - This village is a small community with deep Kempen roots, known for its friendly village life and proximity to forests and heathlands. Steensel embodies the rustic charm of the region.
Nieuwstraat 102, 5521 CB Eersel, Netherlands
Eersel
Eersel - This charming Kempen village is known for its historic market square, Brabant hospitality, and strong regional identity. Eersel is often seen as the cultural heart of the Acht Zaligheden. Additionally, it also is home to the Kempenmuseum. This museum shows how people lived and worked in the 8 Zaligheden / Kempen region until 1950.
Postelseweg, 5521 Eersel, Netherlands
Duizel
Duizel - This quiet rural village is surrounded by fields and streams. Duizel’s peaceful character and traditional Kempen atmosphere make it a classic “Zaligheid.”
Knegselsedijk, 5521 Eersel, Netherlands
Knegsel
Knegsel - A cozy village with a strong sense of community, set among woodlands and farmland. Knegsel reflects the simplicity and warmth typical of the Zaligheden.
De Oerse Molen (the mill of Oerle)
Korenmolen Sint‑Jan - To your right you can see a tower mill, built between 1985 and 1991 using parts from several 19th‑century mills. Its octagonal body came from Leezen in Germany, and 40,000 bricks from a demolished mill in Vught. It currently houses a traditional bakery, where flour from the mill is used to bake artisanal breads and regional specialties. If you want to visit it, turn right at the upcoming roundabout onto the Oude Kerkstraat and then follow the signs.
Eindhoven Airport - Runway 03/21
Eindhoven Airport - The airport was founded in 1932 as Welschap Airfield and later used by German forces during WWII before returning to Dutch control in 1952. It grew into a mixed military–civil airport. Today it is the Netherlands’ second‑largest airport, serving millions of passengers each year. You can park to the leftside of the road and watch planes take off and land overhead. Alternatively, you'll pass the runway on the other side where you can park at a large spotting area.
Fuelstop
Autofood - to your right you can access the fuel station, in case you need to refuel.
Wintelre (Wintersel)
Wintelre (Wintersel) - A green, spacious village with a strong agricultural history. Wintelre’s open landscapes and traditional farms highlight the rural identity of the Kempen.
Slikdijk, 5513 Wintelre, Netherlands
Race circuit De Landsard
Race Circuit De Landsard - To your left you'll see a race circuit. This karting and motorsport track is located right next to Eindhoven Airport. Known for its fast corners and technical layout, it has long been a training ground for regional and national talent. The circuit hosts races, practice sessions and events throughout the year, attracting both amateur drivers and experienced competitors. Its most famous annual competition being the Dutch Open Karting championship.
Eindhoven Airport plane spotting area
Spotting area - If you'd like to visit the airport spotting area, then please turn right into the narrow street and follow it right to the beginning of the runway. There are sufficient parking spaces here. And in summertime occasionally you can also buy ice cream and other snacks from a small stand.
Beatrixkanaal
Beatrixkanaal - The Beatrix Canal is an 8,4km waterway built in the 1930s to connect Eindhoven’s industrial area De Hurk with the Wilhelmina Canal and to improve regional drainage. Construction began in 1930 and was completed in 1940, though the official opening was cancelled due to WWII. Bridges were destroyed in 1940 and again in 1944, and the canal reopened for shipping after repairs in 1946. Today it serves limited freight traffic, a marina, and recreational use along its green banks.
End
Cafe Herberg de Mispelhoef - End of your route. The café has a large parking area to its right, just before the inn. Enjoy the local Brabantse gezelligheid here. In summertime the café operates a beautiful terrace. Take a look inside as well, as the building has a nice cosy atmosphere.

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