Romans and ceramics in historic Gennep
Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 554391
Provided by: Liefde voor Limburg
23.1 km
01:21 h
407 kcal
17 m
Description
Get to know the ceramic history of the town of Gennep and the area around the city on this route. Enjoy all the cultural sights along the way and immerse yourself in the rich history of which you can still find many traces in this area. The ceramic history goes all the way back to Roman times. Get on your bike quickly, because you can't miss this route.
The ceramic tradition
The land of Maas and Niers has attracted many artists in the past due to its scenic beauty. Even now, dozens of artists still live in the land of Maas and Niers, especially many ceramists. The centuries-old ceramic tradition originated in this area because it is rich in clay and wood. In and around the town of Gennep, many traces of this can be seen in the form of monuments and works of art. You cycle along the Ceramic Wall Gennep, among other places.
Beautiful cultural-historical places
Via the ceramic Ellen Hoffmannplein, unique in the Netherlands, you cycle to the Museum Het Petershuis. Here you can learn about the ceramic history of the Land van Maas en Niers. The nearby visitor centre St. Martinustoren offers a view of the Land van Maas en Niers and you can find information about the cultural history of this area. On the way, stop for a cup of coffee in the field café of Buitenplaats Zevenhutten in Cuijk.
Remains of a Roman bridge
In addition to remains from the history of ceramics, you will also find remains from the Roman era in this area. Around 350 AD, the Romans built a bridge over the Maas between Middelaar and Cuijk. At the site of the current Martinus Church in Cuijk, there used to be a Roman fort. In the Petershuis, you can see how it used to look here using models and you can also view finds from the bridge.
The ceramic tradition
The land of Maas and Niers has attracted many artists in the past due to its scenic beauty. Even now, dozens of artists still live in the land of Maas and Niers, especially many ceramists. The centuries-old ceramic tradition originated in this area because it is rich in clay and wood. In and around the town of Gennep, many traces of this can be seen in the form of monuments and works of art. You cycle along the Ceramic Wall Gennep, among other places.
Beautiful cultural-historical places
Via the ceramic Ellen Hoffmannplein, unique in the Netherlands, you cycle to the Museum Het Petershuis. Here you can learn about the ceramic history of the Land van Maas en Niers. The nearby visitor centre St. Martinustoren offers a view of the Land van Maas en Niers and you can find information about the cultural history of this area. On the way, stop for a cup of coffee in the field café of Buitenplaats Zevenhutten in Cuijk.
Remains of a Roman bridge
In addition to remains from the history of ceramics, you will also find remains from the Roman era in this area. Around 350 AD, the Romans built a bridge over the Maas between Middelaar and Cuijk. At the site of the current Martinus Church in Cuijk, there used to be a Roman fort. In the Petershuis, you can see how it used to look here using models and you can also view finds from the bridge.
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© Liefde voor Limburg / Filmwerkgroep Gennep
© Liefde voor Limburg / Filmwerkgroep Gennep
© VVV Midden-Limburg
© VVV Midden-Limburg
© VVV Midden-Limburg
In North Limburg you will find beautiful nature areas that lend themselves well for a bike ride or a walk, cozy cities and delicious Burgundian food and drink. The ideal environment to enjoy life.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (6591CP, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Het mozaïekplein in Gennep (Poort van Gennep, 6591 CP, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.16 km | ||
| Museum Het Petershuis (6591BZ, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.21 km | ||
| Bezoekerscentrum St. Martinustoren (6591 CD, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.33 km | ||
| L37: Sinterklaas op MariaOord (Torenstraat, 6591CD, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.40 km | ||
| Uitkijktoren Genneperhuis (Genneperhuisweg, 6591BS, Gennep, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 1.18 km |
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