Watermill route
Voeren, Flanders, Belgium
Cycling route: 136344
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50.6 km
02:58 h
891 kcal
235 m
Description
Gulpen is mainly known for the beer that is brewed in the village: Gulpener beer. In the neighboring village of Wijlre, which belongs to the same municipality, the nationally known Brandbier is brewed. The region also has many cafes where you can enjoy a cold specialty beer on the terrace in the summer. The name Gulpen comes from the river Gulp, which runs right through the center of the village and characterizes the village view.
The first sight on the route is the Volmolen. This medium-speed watermill is located on a branch of the Geul. The mill was built in 1882 and functioned as a corn mill. After a long period of inactivity, the mill was festively put back into use as a grain mill in 1977. The mill now grinds on a voluntary basis and is on the list of national monuments.
A few hundred meters further you will arrive at the Wingbergermolen. This is a beautiful watermill that was built in 1844 and was mainly used as a corn mill. The mill is located in Epen on a side branch of the Geul. The watermill has been out of operation for quite some time and now serves as a restaurant. The milling building, however, has remained in almost its original state. Then you cycle on to the Onderste Molen.
This historic watermill also uses water from the Geul. The building was built before 1215, but the exact year is unknown. The mill was then known as the Commandeursmolen. The mill served as a corn mill for a long time and later to generate electricity. The mill still operates today to generate electricity and has been designated a national monument. The Molen Otten is located, like the previous three mills, on a branch of the Geul. It is one of the few watermills in the Netherlands with a double water wheel. The mill was built in 1776 and is of an undershot type. The mill used to function as an oil mill and corn mill, but today the mill is mainly used to generate electricity. Occasionally, grain is still ground. The mill is on the list of national monuments.
The next mill on the route is the Neubourgermolen. This mid-stroke watermill is located on a branch of the Gulp and owes its name to the nearby Neubourg castle. The mill was built in 1712 and later rebuilt in 1845. The mill ground grain for many years but now serves as a pancake house. The mill is a national monument. Then you cycle to the Groenendaalsmolen. This overshot watermill served as a corn mill and was built before 1850. In 1871 the condition of the mill had become so bad that it was demolished and rebuilt. The renovation took place in 1891. The mill burned down in 1951, after which it was rebuilt for the second time. The mill now serves as a home.
About ten kilometres further you will pass the Libeek farm. This is a large castle-like farm that was built around the thirteenth century. It is the largest Limburg farm that was built around a square courtyard. The marlstone house dates from the 16th century and the wings, formed by stables, date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The Libeek farm is on the list of national monuments.
The last sight on the route is Mheer Castle. This castle dates from the fourteenth century and has undergone numerous extensions and renovations over the centuries. The large courtyard is enclosed by the castle farm and the castle itself. The castle now serves as a conference centre where exhibitions, business meetings, parties, etc. can be held.
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Junction 427
3793 VoerenParkeerplaats centrum
Loorberg6277NH Gulpen-Wittem
Herberg Brasserie De La Frontière
Grensweg 16277 NA Gulpen-Wittem
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| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
427 | 427 (3793, Voeren, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | |
92 | 92 (4852, Plombières, Wallonia, Belgium) | 3.80 km | |
| Volmolen (Volmolen, 6285NP, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 9.79 km | ||
90 | 90 (Kleebergerweg, 6281NM, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 13.56 km | |
| Onderste Molen (Onderste Molen, 6281BC, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 14.69 km | ||
86 | 86 (6286AA, Gulpen-Wittem, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 16.82 km |
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