Travel Guide to Woensdrechtse Heide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Antwerp Central Station, take the train to Bergen op Zoom. This train service is operated by NS (Dutch Railways) and typically takes about 30-40 minutes. After arriving at Bergen op Zoom Station, exit the station and look for the bus stop outside. Catch bus line 104 towards Hoogerheide. This bus will take you directly to Hoogerheide, which is the closest town to Woensdrechtse Heide. The bus ride will take approximately 20 minutes. Once you arrive at Hoogerheide, you will need to walk to Woensdrechtse Heide. Head northeast on Hoogerheidestraat, then turn left onto Heidelaan and follow the signs to Woensdrechtse Heide. The total walking distance from Hoogerheide is about 2 kilometers.

• Bicycle

  If you're up for a ride, you can rent a bicycle in Antwerp. Start from the city center and head towards the Scheldt River. Follow the river north until you reach the junction at the Albert Canal. Turn onto the cycle path along the canal, which will lead you towards the direction of the Netherlands. Continue along the signs for Hoogerheide. The whole journey is approximately 20 kilometers and takes about 1-1.5 hours depending on your cycling speed. Upon reaching Hoogerheide, follow the same walking directions as mentioned earlier to reach Woensdrechtse Heide.

• Walking

  While it is quite a distance to walk directly from Antwerp to Woensdrechtse Heide, it is possible. Start from the Antwerp Cathedral and head northwest towards the city outskirts. You will need to navigate through various streets, ideally following the paths along the Scheldt River. This walk is approximately 25 kilometers and could take 5-6 hours. For a more manageable option, consider walking to the nearest train or bus station to facilitate your journey.