Ophoven, Kessenich and Molenbeersel

  • Belgium
  • Flanders
  • Kinrooi
  • 39.88 km (Approximately 02:20 u)
  • Cycling route 132226
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Ophoven, Kessenich and Molenbeersel

  • Belgium
  • Flanders
  • Kinrooi
  • 39.88 km (Approximately 02:20 u)
  • Cycling route 132226
Ophoven, located in rural Limburg, is a village with a rich history. In 1973 a burial field was found that was in use from the early Roman period to the Merovingian period, but was abandoned between 720 and 740. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the village suffered a lot from troops of soldiers.

For example, the residents had a hard time with the maintenance of the French troops, as a result of which the village fell into debt. Ophoven also had to deal with the gangs of the Goat Riders, who plundered the area with their raids. The village is located on the edge of the Maas valley; a large plain over which the Maas ran during the Holocene. From 1944, the area was excavated for gravel extraction, creating large ponds. These now form the water sports recreation area De Spaanjerd.

Kessenich is one of the oldest boroughs of Kinrooi. It is strategically located on a spur of the Middle Terrace of the Maas. Traces of prehistoric presence have been found in the area and a Gallic burial ground has been found near the town hall. Kessenich used to be best known for the large gravel extraction in the surrounding area. In some places the gravel layer was ten meters thick. The village has a number of beautiful sights such as the Sint-Martinuskerk, Borgitter Castle and the Borchmolen.

You will pass one of the few remaining water mills on the Ittersebeek. The Armenmolen is a water mill that was used to grind corn. In 1686, the undershot water mill was built to give poorer people the opportunity to have their grain milled. The mill performed its function until 1950. The exterior still looks authentic, but the Armenmolen is now used as a home.

Directions

# Description Distance
Visit Kinrooi (Maasstraat, 3640, Kinrooi, Flanders, Belgium) 0.00 km
21
21 (Kerkstraat, 3640, Kinrooi, Flanders, Belgium) 3.46 km
Armenmolen (Molenstraat, 6015 AC, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) 5.59 km
20
20 (3640, Kinrooi, Flanders, Belgium) 6.22 km
19
19 (Dolenweg, 3640, Kinrooi, Flanders, Belgium) 8.28 km
18
18 (Hubensstraat, 3640, Kinrooi, Flanders, Belgium) 9.81 km

Pause places

Visit Kinrooi

Maasstraat 84
3640 Kinrooi
http://www.visitkinrooi.com

Kinrooi is literally and figuratively the top of the Maasland. Geographically, we are the most northeastern municipality of Belgian Limburg and therefore the pinnacle of the Meuse valley. In Kinrooi all senses are stimulated so that you feel like experiencing and discovering all that beauty. Huge investments have been made in separate cycling and walking paths along the vast Maasplassen. This way you can follow the numerous boats well. Because that's what we're known for here; enjoy along and certainly also on the water. Enjoy the tranquility, our nature, culture and gastronomy. In short, Kinrooi is more than worth exploring. So, see you soon!

Sights

Armenmolen

Molenstraat 12
6015 AC Leudal

Mills powered by pure natural power from streams and streams. Miller was a widespread profession in earlier times. One of the few machines in ancient times. Often situated in a beautiful landscape with historical features.

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