Holiday apartment in Schaijk: Nature, cycle paths and history

Between forests, heathland and a vibrant local history

Schaijk combines varied landscapes with routes and places where the surrounding area can be explored in different ways. For a trip with children, active days on the bike or peaceful walks, the town offers several clearly distinct experiences. The connection with the De Maashorst landscape is particularly interesting: forests, heathland, wetlands, streams, drift sands and farmland alternate there. Since 2016, wisents, Exmoor ponies and tauros have lived in De Maashorst.

Cycling with short and longer stages

The Docus de Das Schaijk family cycling route consists of two family-friendly bike routes of 23 and 7 kilometres. Both options run mostly along cycle paths and through forests. The blue route is also suitable for inline skaters and people with disabilities. This makes it easier to adapt the length and character of the outing to your own group without having to combine several themes into a single route.

For a more sporting tour, the Rondje Schaijkse Heide mountain bike route is a good option. It is approximately 32.7 kilometres long and leads around Schaijk. Along the way, it passes the nature core zone and the grazing area of De Maashorst. The different route lengths make planning easier: a short family route, a medium-length cycling tour and a longer mountain bike tour each suit a different kind of day.

Walks between the centre and nature

Schaijk also shows different sides when explored on foot. The Komwandeling centrum Schaijk is a 5-kilometre walking route through the centre of Schaijk and part of the surrounding nature area. The route also passes through the Moesbos, a nature area in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. This brings the townscape and green spaces closely together in a single walk. For visitors who want to plan a quieter day between active outings, this route offers its own way of experiencing Schaijk.

Cultural and historical discoveries in Schaijk

One of the prominent cultural landmarks is the Antonius Abtkerk Schaijk. It is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Anthony of Egypt. The Komwandeling centrum Schaijk passes numerous cultural and historical buildings in Schaijk, many of which have been preserved in an authentic condition.

The historic grave monuments in Schaijk include gravestones dating from 1629 to 1731. The gravestone of Claas Hermens dates from 1674 and provides insights into the lives and customs of earlier generations. The Nooit Gedacht windmill is also part of the local history. This ground-sailer windmill dates from 1858 and was used as a grain mill. De Komme is the headquarters of the Schaijk-Reek local history society. The society owns a collection of old tools and a smithy.

Choosing the right holiday apartment in Schaijk

When choosing your holiday apartment in Schaijk, you can use the mix you want for your holiday as a guide: cycling routes of different lengths, walks through the centre and nature, the De Maashorst landscape or cultural and historical sites. Those planning shared activities with children will find a concrete starting point for planning the day in the two options of the Docus de Das Schaijk family cycling route. Those who want to combine nature and local history can mentally arrange the walking route, the buildings in the centre and the historic grave monuments into different holiday days.

Discover more places

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Schaijk, here are the neighbouring towns: Vlierden, Putte.

For the higher-level travel overview: North Brabant.