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The Gasthuismuseum is a museum in the former Gasthuis in Geel on Gasthuisstraat, near the St. Dymphna Church. The Oud-Gasthuis was founded shortly before 1286 by Hendrik III Berthout, Lord of Geel. Besides being a hospital, it also served as a shelter for pilgrims on their pilgrimage to St. Dymphna. It is said to have been located at the site where Dymphna was murdered by her father. Therefore, it was not a psychiatric hospital. The sick were cared for by lay brothers and sisters. In 1789, the French secularized the hospital into a civilian guesthouse, but the sisters were allowed to continue their work as hospitalières, or civilian staff. The assets were transferred to the Civilian Institutions of Charity, which later evolved into the Commission for Public Assistance (COO). The oldest part of the Oud-Gasthuis is the chapel (1476-1479). This also housed an infirmary. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the complex was expanded with a monastery building (1663), a barn (1705), stables (1718), a craft building (1728), and commensal rooms (1671 and 1754). A second infirmary was built in 1840, and a third, called the Red Hall, in 1860. The chapel and monastery, along with several other buildings, enclose an interior space, while a second interior space is enclosed by farm buildings. Source: Wikipedia

Situated at a historic mill. A lovely place to have a drink. It's cozy and serves local drinks. A great starting point for the Totterpad (Totter Trail).

The cycle path has a view of several fields on one side and a chemical factory on the other. There are also several windmills in the area.

Lock on the Albert Canal, the road runs over the lock here, giving you a good view of the boats passing through.

Beautiful cycling around the Plas...

With a view of the tower, or the other way around...

With a view of the tower, or the other way around...

Nice place at the forest...