Tour of Leenderbos, Valkenhorst and De Malpie

You cycle via the hamlet of Leenderstrijp to Cafe-Terras Ons Lieske in Maarheeze. You will find a lot of water in De Malpie: fens and the famous river De Dommel provide the necessary diversity. Bell gentian, small sundew and large sundew are recognizable plant species. Furthermore, the route leads you to the Venbergsemolen. This watermill, located on the graceful Dommel, is centuries old, but when exactly it was built is unknown. Documents dating from 1227 have been found in which the mill was named and part of it was donated to a sister order in the area. Between 1973 and 1977 a major restoration took place to prevent the mill from subsidence. Although the mill can still run with the help of the Dommel, it is no longer able to grind.