Miekoeksebrug – Wilhelminakanaal Bike Path loop from Middelbeers
Miekoeksebrug – Wilhelminakanaal Bike Path loop from Middelbeers
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Miekoeksebrug – Wilhelminakanaal Bike Path loop from Middelbeers
03:32
50.3km
50m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Last updated: June 13, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 31.2 km for 101 m
After 31.9 km for 52 m
Waypoints
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4.79 km
St. Martensberg Nature Reserve Cycle Paths
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13.7 km
Miekoeksebrug
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It is a so-called Bailey bridge, designed by the British Donald Bailey, who worked as a civilian for the British Ministry of Defense.
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13.8 km
Wilhelminakanaal Bike Path
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19.9 km
Joe Mann Memorial
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24.8 km
Small monument
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24.9 km
Liberation Route: Robert Cole and Joe Mann
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On September 18 and 19, 1944, these woods witnessed unprecedented fierce fighting. German troops attempted to prevent the breakthrough of American paratroopers who had landed the previous day and the British troops advancing from the south. Two exceptionally brave men were killed in this battle. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole and Private Joe Mann were both posthumously awarded the highest American military decoration: the Medal of Honor. Listen to their stories here.
On Monday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 19, the woods between Son and Best witnessed extremely fierce fighting between units of the German 59th Division and the 502nd Regiment of the US 101st Airborne Division, which was later supported by the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment and the British 15/19 Hussars.
The Germans attempted, among other things, to recapture the drop and landing zones at Son and advanced from Boxtel and Best. They wanted to prevent the Americans and British from breaking through. Many soldiers were killed in these battles. Among them were Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole and Private Joe Mann. Both were awarded the highest American military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for their exceptional courage. Here's a listen to their stories.
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39.8 km
Cycle path along the canal with a view of Oirschot
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45.5 km
Decoy Airfield
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50.3 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
24.7 km
12.8 km
7.39 km
5.34 km
120 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
21.5 km
17.7 km
7.44 km
1.59 km
1.12 km
962 m
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