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Location: Beek, Limburg, Netherlands

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1. Saint Hubertus Mill – Path Along the Waterway loop from Beek

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2. Path Along the Waterway – Saint Hubertus Mill loop from Beek

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3. Genbroek Castle – Path Along the Waterway loop from Beek

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Tina 🚶🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️

August 9, 2024

The main building is a largely white plastered and white painted brick building from the 18th century.

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Jeroen

November 14, 2020

Built as a farm in the 17th century. Converted into a mansion two centuries later. The house was later converted into apartments.

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Mike

3 days ago

Nestled on the edge of Beek, in the green valley of the Keutelbeek stream, lies the stately Genbroek Castle, also known as Huize Genbroek. What today appears as a tranquil, almost fairytale-like estate bears a history stretching back centuries and is deeply intertwined with the landscape of South Limburg.

Genbroek originally originated in the 17th century as a simple farmhouse surrounding a courtyard. Only later, during the 18th and 19th centuries, did it evolve into a prestigious manor house with a castle-like allure. The facades, constructed with elements of Namur stone, still reveal its historical character. Above the entrance, old keystones and building details are visible, recalling the early construction phase around 1656. The nearby watermill, once essential to agricultural activity, is also part of this cultural-historical ensemble.

But Genbroek is more than just architecture. The castle is surrounded by an approximately 18.5-hectare estate that stretches across grasslands, stream valleys, forest edges, and wetlands. This area is a valuable natural habitat, home to badger bats and countless bird species. The Keutelbeek stream meanders peacefully through the landscape, feeding ponds and marshy areas where reeds and marsh plants support a rich biodiversity.

Although the castle is now partly used for residential and office space, the estate remains accessible for recreational use. Management focuses on preserving both the monumental value and the ecological richness of the area, allowing history and nature to harmoniously blend.

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1. Saint Hubertus Mill – Path Along the Waterway loop from Beek

2. Path Along the Waterway – Saint Hubertus Mill loop from Beek

3. Genbroek Castle – Path Along the Waterway loop from Beek

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