후그스트라텐 주변 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

A silent witness to the history of the Wortel Colony. This former prison recalls the strictly regulated living and working conditions of the colony, where the poor and vagrants were housed and forced into labor. Stroll past this historic building and experience the special atmosphere of a place that once shaped the daily lives of many.

nice bike path

The Laermolen is an undershot watermill located on the Mark River on Molenstraat between Hoogstraten and Minderhout. The first mention of the mill dates back to 1405, but it is likely older. It was formerly a double mill: a corn mill, later a bark mill on the left bank, and an oil mill on the right bank. The oil mill was shut down in 1860, and the rest of the mill in 1913, because the owners had sold the dam rights. After 1918, the bark mill was demolished, leaving only the remains of the oil mill and the lock floor. Since 1995, the non-profit organization De Laermolen has campaigned for its restoration. In 2004, the oil mill was put back into operation. The municipality of Hoogstraten purchased the mill in 2005 and granted it a leasehold to the non-profit organization. The mill is now functioning again and is open to the public on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Every year, "smoutebollen" (Dutch doughnuts) are served, fried in oil produced by the mill.

Former vagrant colony, a beautiful large domain with many avenues.

This stone indicates the border between the municipalities of Hoogstraten, Baarle-Hertog and Merksplas.

worth stopping at this restored watermill.

In the Regional Forest in Ravels - one of the largest with 850 hectares forest areas of the province of Antwerp - 100% offroad awaits you walking pleasure. Streams, canals and ditches cross the domain. Orphan Rest assured: twenty wooden bridges will keep your feet dry! Through narrow, winding sandy paths you explore a varied landscape with forests, grasslands, historic fens and heathland. The ferry across the canal forms a wonderful intermezzo on your walk.

Enjoy a breathtaking panorama from the top of the lookout tower of the Turnhouts Vennengebied.