Castle route around Tegelen

Explore the part of the Netherlands near Venlo, close to the German border. Tegelen, a district of the municipality of Venlo, is mainly known for the clay that has been extracted here for centuries for the ceramic industry. Many fossil remains have been found in this clay, including beavers, water moles, hyenas, panthers and even rhinos and hippos. Clay has also played an important role in Belfeld's history: in Roman times the village was a small settlement where, among other things, clay pipes were made.

Further on you will pass Nieuwenbroek Castle. The beautiful white building was built around 1560. The oldest part is an L-shaped house with beautiful stepped gables. The castle is surrounded by a wide moat. Another beautiful castle is De Borcht, also called Kasteel d\\\'Erp. This brick building with its beautiful side wings is also surrounded by a moat. Next to De Borcht Castle you will find the Kasteelmolen, a water mill from 1700 that has been completely restored.