Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 884584
Provided by: Groots Genieten
In Molenschot you can admire some old sights. In the countryside you walk through Boswachterij Dorst and the farmlands.
St. Anne's Church
From the starting point you will immediately see your first sight on this route: St. Anne's Church from 1887, a beautiful neo-Gothic cruciform church. Opposite the church is the St. Anne's Chapel. This large chapel dates from 1842, but had a predecessor that was built in 1549. The chapel is visited by women who pray for a husband or a child:"Anneke, Anneke, give me a man.\\\"
Forestry Dorst
Then you take a tour through the Dorst Forestry. This quiet nature reserve consists mainly of Scots pines that were planted on the heath in the early nineteenth century. In the middle of the forest you walk along a remnant of heather, especially in August you can enjoy the beautiful purple flowering heather here. Back in Molenschot you pass some beautiful farms. Finally, you walk along a leafy road past meadows and fields.
# | Description | Distance | |
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40 | 40 (Molenschotsebaan, 5124NG, Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
41 | 41 (Aardstraat, 5124RV, Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 7.36 km | |
44 | 44 (Raakeindse Kerkweg, 5124RZ, Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 9.25 km | |
42 | 42 (5124RP, Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 10.14 km | |
43 | 43 (5124NK, Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 10.93 km | |
40 | 40 (Molenschotsebaan, 5124NG, Gilze en Rijen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 12.67 km |
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