베렌동크 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

A wonderful place to let your dog play with other dogs. It's also a fun meeting place without a dog, as long as you're not afraid of a muddy paw 🐾

The plot of land on which the chapel stands was likely donated to the Benedictine abbey of Keizersweerd near Düsseldorf in 855. Later, it came into the possession of the Benedictine monastery in Valéry-sur-Somme (north of Paris). The name "Walrick" likely derives from this. The monastery property also included two farms. The current chapel dates from the 15th century. A much larger ruin stood there a hundred years ago. Just as excavations were underway and the ruin was about to be restored, World War II broke out. The Allies were not very careful with the ruin, and little remained. After the war, the chapel was partially rebuilt with old stones from the former castle of Balgoij. Architectural history research has revealed that the chapel once had an attic. Presumably, therefore, the building served not only as a house of worship but also as a hermitage.

In the heart of the forests of the Hatertse and Overasseltse Vennen lies the remarkable chapel of St. Walrick and its accompanying fever tree. The site has become a place of pilgrimage, where for centuries people have hung rags in the tree to cure illness. Legend of the fever tree In the 8th century, the robber chieftain Walrick accidentally captured the great preacher Willibrord. Willibrord persuaded Walrick to convert to Christianity, but only if Willibrord cured his sick daughter. This indeed happened, partly because the daughter hung a rag from a piece of clothing in the tree near the chapel. Fever tree The 'fever tree' does not last forever – so it is clear that its healing role must be taken over by a new tree every so often. The current oak is about a hundred years old.

Because this is a very popular nature reserve with its many fens, many areas are protected, and you can view this beautiful fen from above. There are 20 of these beautiful fens in this area.

A place with a ritual.

delicious lunch, special beer and more

Beautiful place to perform another ritual on the Walk of Wisdom.

Stairs in nature always add charm.