Centuries-old castles and mills along the Maas
- The Netherlands
- Limburg
- Leudal
- 64.07 km (Approximately 03:46 u)
- Cycling route 151233
Centuries-old castles and mills along the Maas
- The Netherlands
- Limburg
- Leudal
- 64.07 km (Approximately 03:46 u)
- Cycling route 151233
Between Weert and Roermond is a quiet and green area full of small towns and beautiful sights dating from times long past. This route takes you past several Maasplassen and past centuries-old castles and mills around the towns of Heel and Heythuysen.
Sights from times gone by
From Neeritter you cycle to Hunsel and then on to Grathem. Here you can take a look at the Grathemermolen and Groot Buggenum castle. The Grathemermolen was built here in the thirteenth century. In 1915 the mill was converted into a turbine mill and the mill's current water wheel is a copy of the original wheel. Groot Buggenum Castle was built later than the adjacent mill, in 1419. The original castle no longer stands, because Groot Buggenum was rebuilt in the sixteenth century on the foundations of the old castle. You then cycle further through Heel, Overhaelen, Baexem, Ell and Haler, among others. Other beautiful sights on the route are Heel Castle, Nederhoven Castle, Beegden Castle, St. Lindert Mill, Horn Castle and the Uffelsemolen.
Brasserie't Pastorieke
The start and end point of this route is Brasserie't Pastorieke in Neeritter. Here you can enjoy a high tea or something else tasty. From the parsonage you can also follow route 530038.
Nederhoven estate
You cycle across the Nederhoven estate between Heel and Beegden. This estate has a beautiful castle that was built in 1614. You will also find several outbuildings that were built around 1750. The rest of the estate consists of forests with old lime trees, oaks and beech trees and beautifully landscaped gardens. Get off your bike and take a walk around the estate if you want to stretch your legs.
Sights from times gone by
From Neeritter you cycle to Hunsel and then on to Grathem. Here you can take a look at the Grathemermolen and Groot Buggenum castle. The Grathemermolen was built here in the thirteenth century. In 1915 the mill was converted into a turbine mill and the mill's current water wheel is a copy of the original wheel. Groot Buggenum Castle was built later than the adjacent mill, in 1419. The original castle no longer stands, because Groot Buggenum was rebuilt in the sixteenth century on the foundations of the old castle. You then cycle further through Heel, Overhaelen, Baexem, Ell and Haler, among others. Other beautiful sights on the route are Heel Castle, Nederhoven Castle, Beegden Castle, St. Lindert Mill, Horn Castle and the Uffelsemolen.
Brasserie't Pastorieke
The start and end point of this route is Brasserie't Pastorieke in Neeritter. Here you can enjoy a high tea or something else tasty. From the parsonage you can also follow route 530038.
Nederhoven estate
You cycle across the Nederhoven estate between Heel and Beegden. This estate has a beautiful castle that was built in 1614. You will also find several outbuildings that were built around 1750. The rest of the estate consists of forests with old lime trees, oaks and beech trees and beautifully landscaped gardens. Get off your bike and take a walk around the estate if you want to stretch your legs.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brasserie 't Pastorieke (Driessensstraat, 6015 AG, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
31 | 31 (Scheidingsweg, 6011SW, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 5.25 km |
71 | 71 (6037NP, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 6.36 km |
| Kasteel Groot Buggenum (6096 NE, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 9.71 km | |
| De Grathemermolen (Grathemermolen, 6099 AA, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 10.25 km | |
34 | 34 (6097NC, Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 12.42 km |
Pause places
Brasserie 't Pastorieke
Driessensstraat 24
6015 AG Leudal
http://www.pastorieneeritter.nl
Brasserie't Pastorieke is located in the middle of charming Neeritter, a village in Central Limburg near the border between the Netherlands and Belgium. The brasserie is located in a former rectory. Taking a snack and/or drink in a beautifully cozy national monument is something you probably don't do every day. On a beautiful day you can enjoy the sun in the rectory garden with a cup of coffee and a delicious piece of cake. You can also go to't Pastorieke for an extensive high tea or a high wine with tasty tapas snacks. All delicacies at't Pastorieke are homemade. That is bonkers!
Sights
Kasteel Groot Buggenum
Groot Buggenum Castle is an imposing historic castle from the sixteenth century. The original castle was built before 1419, but the current house and tower were rebuilt in the 16th century on the old foundations of the fortress. The gardens are breathtaking so take the time to enjoy the pretty garden rooms, fountains and beautiful water features.
De Grathemermolen
This water mill dates from the thirteenth century. In 1915 the mill was converted into a turbine mill. The water wheel you see now is a replica of the original.
Kasteel Heel
6097AE Maasgouw
http://www.kasteleninnederland.nl
(RDMZ in combination with MIP) Castle of Heel, now St.-Annagesticht. Main wing, XVIIb with a square tower on the side under a polished spire; further two lower side wings with mansard roof, mid-XVIII, on either side of the forecourt. From the old before
Kasteel Nederhoven
Dorpsstraat
6097BE Maasgouw
http://www.kasteleninnederland.nl
Moat 17th century house with heavy buttresses with arches on the south side.
The Koetshuis is in use as a guesthouse.
The Koetshuis is in use as a guesthouse.
Kasteel Beegden
20
6099 AG Maasgouw
http://www.kasteleninnederland.nl
The current farm is a continuation of the castle's outer bailey. The main castle is located to the west of the outer castle. Parts of the moat around the main castle are still present. Oak poles were found halfway up the driveway from Heerstraat
Molen St. Lindert
Sint-Lindertmolen
6099EA Maasgouw
http://www.allemolens.nl
The most famous windmill type in the Netherlands. Windmills were not only used to produce flour from cereals, but also for draining polder areas. Natural energy. The most famous windmills can be found in Kinderdijk, really set up as a polder model. A must see!
Kasteel Horn
This is one of the most intact examples of a medieval castle in the Netherlands. The castle is situated on a moat raised terrain and it consists of a hook-shaped living area, to which a ring wall connects with rounded corner towers. This medieval ring wall castle consists of a square gatehouse, a south wing and two semicircular towers connected by a ring wall.
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