Cycling in Death Valley Asten-De Peel

(40.0 km)

It recalls the fierce air and ground war in De Peel between 1940 - 1945. After Normandy, De Peel was one of the regions where the heaviest fighting took place.

The term Death Valley De Peel comes from pilots and refers to the large number of planes that crashed in De Peel. The British war writer Patrick Delaforce also mentioned De Peel in his book, The Black Bull, The valley of death.

The indicated cycle routes lead past events that took place in the 2nd World War. To cycle the routes, follow the indicated nodes. For the exact location of some events you have to deviate from the junction route. These are indicated on the map with a dotted line. Many planes crashed in De Peel. The location of these crashes is indicated with a small airplane.

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It recalls the fierce air and ground war in De Peel between 1940 - 1945. After Normandy, De Peel was one of the regions where the heaviest fighting took place.

Also in Asten are 4 Death Valley cycling routes, which run along the most memorable places from the Second World War.

Under the button: View Routefolder you will find an overview map of these 4 Astense cycling routes.
We recommend that you collect the extensive free Death Valley cycle route booklet with detailed route information from Museum Klok & Peel, VVV Asten, VVV Deurne, VVV Gemert-Bakel, VVV Helmond and Tourist Information Point Someren.

Forest route Deurne
Forest route Deurne
(45.4 km)

Discover the woods of Deurne by bike. A wonderful route on the bicycle route network through nature.

Recreational
Terras naar Terras
Terras naar Terras
(40.0 km)

Cycle along the most beautiful places in the municipality of Laarbeek. Decide your destination and enjoy!

Recreational, Bicycle tour
Round Laarbeek
Round Laarbeek
(39.0 km)

A route through beautiful Laarbeek. Along the B&B's and catering establishments.

Recreational, Bicycle tour
cycling tour Mariapeel
cycling tour Mariapeel
(43.5 km)

Two provinces cycle tour through the beautiful Peel area. Nature and cultural history on a networkroute...

Recreational
Cycle route De Groote Peel from Asten
Cycle route De Groote Peel from Asten
(46.0 km)

Signposted cycle route of 46 km along and around National Park De Groote Peel. An overview map of this...

Recreational, Algemeen, Bicycle tour
Fietstocht door Het Land van Zeuve Meeren
Fietstocht door Het Land van Zeuve Meeren
(45.0 km)

This cycling tour through the 'Land of Zeuve lakes' not only leads you through the centers of Lierop,...

Recreational, Bicycle tour
Dierenrijkroute
Dierenrijkroute
(38.0 km)

Start the Animal Kingdom Route from Herberg De Brabantse Kluis in Aarle-Rixtel.

Recreational, Bicycle tour
Bicycle tour of Liessel´s historic monuments
Bicycle tour of Liessel´s historic monuments
(35.0 km)

Historical bicycle tour passing monuments such as the mill and the old baker´s house, in beautiful nature,...

Recreational
Fietsroute Laarbeek
Fietsroute Laarbeek
(37.1 km)

Opportunities for the Partridge - Ambassador for Laarbeek.

Recreational, Bicycle tour
Bicycle tour Sustainable Asten-Peelland
Bicycle tour Sustainable Asten-Peelland
(30.5 km)

Tour of Heusden-Asten-Vlierden-Liessel. The route passes a number of places where sustainable (Energy...

Recreational