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Weyer城としても知られています。この邸宅は元々Loon伯爵領の封土であり、13世紀にはすでに言及されていました。1603年までWeyer家の所有でした。1641年、この小さな城がJean-Baptist de Gratyの所有であった頃、再建されました。 実際には堀に囲まれたL字型の邸宅でした。北西の翼棟（門の建物）と南西の翼棟がその名残です。19世紀後半に2つの翼棟が追加され、四角い邸宅になりました。 堀の痕跡はまだ残っています。この複合施設には17世紀の壁アンカーが残っており、門の上には紋章、碑文「grata sideragnati」、そして年号1641が刻まれた破風石があります。

聖マルティヌス教会の周りには、広々とした石垣に囲まれた墓地があり、すぐに静かで魅力的な雰囲気を醸し出しています。印象的な数本の菩提樹が木陰と風格を与え、古い墓石は過去の静かな物語を囁いています。 2本の頑丈な砂岩の柱に美しく縁取られた正面玄関から、この特別な遺産の一部に足を踏み入れます。 教会自体は、様式と時代の魅力的な融合です。14世紀または15世紀のゴシック様式の塔、18世紀の身廊、そしてMathieu Christiaensによって設計された20世紀初頭の翼廊と聖歌隊席。これらが一体となって、時の試練を楽々と乗り越えてきた調和のとれた全体を形成しています。

The chapel at Oetersloven is also known as the chapel of the Bokkenrijders (Goat Riders). Jan van Muysen, a clog maker from Wellen, had left a letter of complaint at the farm of Jan Wouters from Ulbeek, demanding a large sum of money, or else his farm would be set on fire. The money was to be placed in a hole near the chapel. Wouters, however, recognized Van Muysen, despite his disguise. Jan van Muysen was arrested as a goat rider on April 1, 1774, and beheaded on June 16 of the same year in the Bonderkuil in Wellen.

Near Zutendaal, locations containing World War II trenches have been identified based on global WWII research and conflict archaeological maps, particularly along the Albert Canal near Zutendaal. Remains of trench structures can be seen from a new wooden platform overlooking these relics, where commemorative plaques and information panels will be installed. The presence of these trench remains was accurately determined through aerial photography from 1944–1945 and archaeological research as part of the provincial project "Under the Radar," after which the locations became part of heritage routes and projects. The trenches are included as one of the 16 stops on the WWII cycling and heritage route in Zutendaal. This route takes you past various remnants of World War II in the area, such as a field hospital, memorial stones, the bridge over the Albert Canal, trenches, memorial sites, and airfield Y-29. It also provides historical context through text, photos, and audio via the Heritage App. The trenches are located in the green area along the Albert Canal near Zutendaal, between Sluisstraat and Bilzerweg. Here, the trench tracks have been partially reconstructed, with a memorial plaque still visible in the terrain itself. They are part of the regional conflict heritage that reflects the military activities and defenses in this region during World War II.

Café Coureur and their Lumberjack rides in both winter and summer are slowly becoming legendary: Lumberjack is one of the first gravel rides ever in Belgium. The rides are great and varied, the staff (Peter, Simon, Virze, and the team) are extremely friendly, and the afterparty with a BBQ and a fire is a must. Not to mention the beautiful café itself with photos and other cycling elements, and the cool Kwaremont beer… Just to be clear, I don't work for Café Coureur, but I am an avid gravel rider and have been riding the Lumberjack for many years.

As early as the 7th century, a wood-and-clay church is said to have stood here. The following saints are said to be buried there: Lambertus, Landoaldus, Amantius, Vinciana, and Landrada. These were followers of Saint Amandus, who is also supposedly buried there. In the second half of the 8th century, the relics of these saints were supposedly elevated to the altar. The saints are known as the Saints of Wintershoven. Around 1200, a single-nave Romanesque church was built of natural stone (coal sandstone, iron sandstone, flint, blue limestone, and the like). Fragments of Roman roof tiles were also incorporated into the church. Many of these building materials likely came from a nearby Roman villa. The building had a single nave, comprised four bays, and had an integrated west tower. The west facade, the two side walls, and the foundations of the choir of this building have been preserved. At the front of the south facade stood a small round-arched doorway, now bricked up, the Paradise Gate, which, in addition to the churchyard, also provided access to the presbytery. Excavations were carried out in the church from 1967 to 1968. Several graves, burial vaults, and three postholes from the original wooden church were uncovered, but no trace of the Saints of Wintershoven was found.

Beautiful, shady bike path

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