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Cassel is a fortified town on top of a hill and not far from the Belgian border with Poperinge (20 km). Beautiful views, cozy alleys, unique estaminets and a richly furnished museum in a historic mansion. This is in short what this walk in Cassel brings you. A lot of variety with a bit of history and culture, a lot of nature and local gastronomy. Enjoyment is the motto. Highlights are there for the taking in Cassel. For some, the Musée de Flandre will be the top attraction, for others the estaminets and still others will simply enjoy walking in the alleys. Let it all come over you and enjoy because this is Cassel.

After Benedictine nuns had already lived there from 1260 to 1355 and nuns of the Order of the Redeemer from 1615 to 1784, Trappists from the nearby French monastery of Mont des Cats founded the Belgian Priory of Saint Sixtus across the border in 1831 under Prior François-Marie Van Langendonck, which was elevated to the rank of an abbey (Sint-Sixtusabdij) in 1871. Since 1839 (brewery expanded from 1875 to 1878) the abbey has been associated with a Trappist beer produced by the monks under the name Westvleteren (2005 award as "Best Beer in the World").

In the immediate vicinity there is a highly recommended inn where this beer is served alongside delicious food.

After Benedictine nuns had already lived there from 1260 to 1355 and nuns of the Order of the Redeemer from 1615 to 1784, Trappists from the nearby French monastery of Mont des Cats founded the Belgian Priory of Saint Sixtus across the border in 1831 under Prior François-Marie Van Langendonck, which was elevated to the rank of an abbey (Sint-Sixtusabdij) in 1871. Since 1839 (brewery expanded from 1875 to 1878) the abbey has been associated with a Trappist beer produced by the monks under the name Westvleteren (2005 award as "Best Beer in the World").

The name "Catsberg" refers to a Germanic tribe, the Chatti (in Latin Chatti or Catti), who first appeared in history in the last years before the beginning of our era. In 162 and 170, the Chatti entered the history books once more as aggressors with their invasions of present-day southern Germany and Belgium. After that, the Chatti disappeared as an independent tribe. They probably merged with the Franks at the beginning of the sixth century. Source: Wikipedia

The top of the Catsberg is 164m above sea level. The TV mast adds another 200m to that.

Very quiet area. and certainly don't miss tasting the abbot of 12 in café De Vrede.

Famous place, also notorious for being difficult to obtain their brew