Walking through Neeritter, Ittervoort and Thorn

Nature reserve Vijverbroek
You start your walk in Neeritter. From here you walk to Ittervoort and then you set course for Thorn. The center of Thorn consists of historic white houses and that immediately explains why it is called 'the white village'. A beautiful sight to see before you enter the Vijverbroek nature reserve. This is a beautiful wetland on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium. Nature here consists of swamp forests, poplar forests and moist grasslands. You can walk here peacefully and enjoy nature. If the weather is rainy, it is best to put on boots. It can get quite muddy here. The grasslands in this area are a true paradise for egrets and various species of butterflies.

Brasserie't Pastorieke
At the end of the route you will return to Neeritter. Plop down at Brasserie't Pastorieke to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee with something delicious or an extensive high tea. You can also follow cycle route 151233 from the rectory.

The white houses in Thorn
The white houses in Thorn give the village an authentic atmosphere. That characteristic white color dates from the time of French rule, around 1794. In this year, the French introduced a tax based on the size of the windows of houses. The poor population often could not afford this and so they bricked up their windows. To cover up the traces of this, they then painted their houses white.