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St. OdilienbergからLinneまでの広いサイクリングロード。野原を通り、交通量の多い道路沿いではありません。

湖とその周りの自然を一望する。

A well-developed two-lane cycle path with a good surface.

On the south side of Grathem lies the Grathemermolen (Grathemer Mill). Connected to the Haelense Beek stream, it forms a defining entrance to the village. The location has a milling history dating back to the 14th century. The current watermill and house date from around 1800. The fact that this location is still in use in its original function as a grain mill is unique, and its historical connection to Grathem is also worth noting. Open every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

These border posts can be found almost exclusively along the Belgian-Dutch border. The border line was established in a border treaty of 1842 and marked with border posts. These can be found along the border from number 1 at the Vaalser Berg at the border triangle of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands to number 369 at the North Sea.

Water as far as the eye can see

The Sint Lindertmolen (Sint Lindert Mill) was built between Heel and Panheel as an open standard mill with the permission of Countess Douairière de Horion in 1790. It was relocated to the edge of the Beegderheide in 1856. In 1928, the mill's four open legs were covered with round walls and covered with asphalt paper roofs. In 1965, miller Niessen installed an electric hammer mill in his barn, and in 1969, a major renovation took place, making it possible to grind in the mill again. In 1991, the last miller, Sjeng Niessen, died. In 1997, it became apparent that the mill's standard had been severely affected by the colorful rodent bait. The municipality of Heel purchased the mill, and a comprehensive renovation followed. The mill was dismantled, and the enormous frame was renewed. The pot rods and wooden tail were replaced with welded steel. As many original parts as possible were treated and cleaned. The mill reopened in 2000. Two years later, a new mill barn was built and converted into a reception and information room. The mill then received its name: Sint Lindertmolen. Sint Lindert, or Leonardus, was a hermit in the sixth century. He is a folk saint who cured all kinds of illnesses and pests, such as infertility, rheumatism, and livestock diseases in horses and cattle. He was venerated in Beegden until the 1950s.

From here, the town of Thorn looms on the horizon. Thorn, also known as the 'white town', is a beautiful old town. It is not without reason that Thorn is known as the 'pearl of central Limburg'. Definitely worth a visit!