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In the footsteps of Premonstratensians and Trappists

  • The Netherlands
  • North Brabant
  • Heeze-Leende
  • 27.29 km (Approximately 01:36 u)
  • Cycling route 137746
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In the footsteps of Premonstratensians and Trappists

  • The Netherlands
  • North Brabant
  • Heeze-Leende
  • 27.29 km (Approximately 01:36 u)
  • Cycling route 137746

You can taste the history in the authentic Kempen landscape against the Belgian border. In several places you will come across the ancient traces of Premonstratensians and Trappists.

Priory Postel
Before the wolf was spotted for the first time a few years ago, the Leenderbos was the place where the last wolf was seen in the Netherlands in 1897. The sheltered forests are a popular habitat for numerous animals. Water mill De Venbergsemolen became the ban mill of the Norbertine Priory of Postel in 1331: local residents were obliged to grind their grain there and part of the proceeds went to the priory.

Achelse Hermitage
You cycle through De Malpie with its many large and small fens. At bicycle junction 217 you can enjoy the old, restored buildings of De Achelse Kluis abbey. Those who want to do more than just look around can also take a sip: the Trappist beer Achel is brewed here in their own home brewery.

Directions

# Description Distance
53
 53 (5595XB, Heeze-Leende, North Brabant, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
55
 55 (Kluizerweg, 5595XB, Heeze-Leende, North Brabant, The Netherlands) 3.52 km
De Venbergse Watermolen (Venbergse Watermolen, 5556TA, Valkenswaard, North Brabant, The Netherlands) 7.34 km
32
 32 (5556VR, Valkenswaard, North Brabant, The Netherlands) 12.17 km
31
 31 (5556WZ, Valkenswaard, North Brabant, The Netherlands) 12.55 km
St. Antonius Abt (5556WP, Valkenswaard, North Brabant, The Netherlands) 12.90 km

Sights

De Venbergse Watermolen

Venbergse Watermolen
5556TA Valkenswaard

Located on the edge of the De Malpie nature reserve, the Venbergse Watermill is the starting point for a wonderful cycling, walking or canoe trip. The Venbergse Watermill is a picture in itself and was first mentioned in 1227 as the property of a sister monastery from Postel. In the mill house is the eponymous café-restaurant. Down the street you will find the Rofra for canoe rental or other active pursuits. The Valkenswaard Carriage Museum offers a wonderful collection of luxury carriages. Go out and discover the green versatility of Natuurpoort De Malpie!

St. Antonius Abt


5556WP Valkenswaard
http://www.allemolens.nl

In 1987 the mill was sold to the municipality of Valkenswaard, which had it restored. In 1990 it was ready for grinding again and was used regularly again. In 1999 the mill was added to the Mill Foundation 'Sint Antonius Abt'. The mill can also be visited

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