로즈말렌스 플라스 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Mege is located in the province of Brabant, near the Meuse River. Emapel/Empel Lock: In the region between Venlo and 's-Hertogenbosch, there are waterways with locks; Empel is a district of 's-Hertogenbosch in North Brabant. A lock there could be part of the Zuid-Willemsvaart Canal or the Meuse-Waal water systems.

Nice

Beautiful water. and boats.

The Kasteelpark in Empel was given the status of archaeological national monument in the 1970s. The remains of a medieval castle and a brick oven lie underground, which were used as a starting point for the design of the park. A ceramic work of art (photo) is a reminder of the medieval brick oven that was discovered here. During archaeological excavations, only foundations and a few wall remains were found of the castle that appears in 13th century written sources as the Meerwijk castle. The oldest mention of a Lord of Meerwijk appears in a charter from 1231. The castle was probably considerably damaged in the 16th century during the Guelders Wars and later in the 80-year war. From the 17th century onwards, it fell into disrepair until in the 19th century only a few wall remains were left standing.

Beautiful eroded banks with a considerable difference in height above the Maas. It is clearly visible that the layer of fertile soil is only thin.

Watching ships being locked is an enjoyable pastime.

Nice lock, you follow a cycle path along the canal here, nice buzz.

There is a rest area near the lock, we took a break here and were able to watch the lock in operation.