Het Haagje van het zuiden

Until 1795, the citizens of Breda were subjects of the lord of Breda. From 1403, the lords received the title of count of Nassau and from 1538 the title of prince of Orange-Nassau. Thus, the city with its beautiful historical center became an Oranjestad and earned the nickname the Haagje of the south. In Dorst, you cycle through the Boswachterij Dorst, which was originally called the Seterse Heide, where pine trees were planted in the 19th century. Until the forest was largely cut down again because it became a military training ground. It is now owned by Staatsbosbeheer, which has replanted the area. Photo REiSREPORT.