Walking along chapels around Thorn
Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 735265
Provided by: Hart van Limburg
6.0 km
01:30 h
344 kcal
32 m
Description
Enjoy a nice walk through the white town of Thorn and the surroundings of this town, that is possible with this route. Along the way you will get to know the charm of Thorn and you can also admire the chapels that you find in various places around the town.
From one chapel to another
The starting point of this walk is at the Chapel under the Linden, a little outside the town of Thorn. This Chapel of Our Lady was built in 1673 by order of Countess Clara-Elisabeth. In 1811 and again towards the end of the 19th century, this chapel was expanded. Then you walk further through the wide area around Thorn along many more chapels such as the Saint Anthony Chapel, the Holy Family Chapel and the Chapel of Our Lady of Rest. These small prayer houses are often located on the edge of fields, but sometimes they are also located in villages. Every year a procession is held to the Chapel under the Linden and all the chapels in the area form resting places for all the faithful who participate in this ceremony.
From abbey to town
You will also walk through Thorn. This town was founded as an abbey at the end of the 10th century.
Strolling through the white town of Thorn
You will end your walk at Kapel onder de Linden. Are you not done walking yet? Then it is recommended to explore the center of Thorn further. Here you will find all kinds of remains from the rich past of this town such as centuries-old streets, the beautiful Abbey Church and other beautiful historical buildings.
From one chapel to another
The starting point of this walk is at the Chapel under the Linden, a little outside the town of Thorn. This Chapel of Our Lady was built in 1673 by order of Countess Clara-Elisabeth. In 1811 and again towards the end of the 19th century, this chapel was expanded. Then you walk further through the wide area around Thorn along many more chapels such as the Saint Anthony Chapel, the Holy Family Chapel and the Chapel of Our Lady of Rest. These small prayer houses are often located on the edge of fields, but sometimes they are also located in villages. Every year a procession is held to the Chapel under the Linden and all the chapels in the area form resting places for all the faithful who participate in this ceremony.
From abbey to town
You will also walk through Thorn. This town was founded as an abbey at the end of the 10th century.
Strolling through the white town of Thorn
You will end your walk at Kapel onder de Linden. Are you not done walking yet? Then it is recommended to explore the center of Thorn further. Here you will find all kinds of remains from the rich past of this town such as centuries-old streets, the beautiful Abbey Church and other beautiful historical buildings.
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Varied nature reserves, rich culture, charming towns on the water, you will find it all in Central Limburg. A refreshing piece of the Netherlands near the German and Belgian borders that is waiting to be discovered by you.
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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.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeren Heerbaan-Kapel (Heerbaan-Kapel, 6017 RB, Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Kapel onder de Linden (6017 RB, Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.06 km | ||
23 | 23 (Kapel, 6017RB, Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.10 km | |
| Sint Antoniuskapel (Heerbaan, 6017 GH, Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.47 km | ||
| Sint Rochuskapel (Kapel St. Rochus, 6017, Maasgouw, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.74 km | ||
| Sint Barbarakapel (Kapel St. Barbara, 6017 EB, Leudal, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.93 km |
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