웰렌 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

Weyer 성으로도 알려져 있습니다. 이 영주는 원래 13세기에 언급된 Loon 백작령의 봉신지였습니다. 1603년까지 Weyer 가문의 소유였습니다. 1641년, 성이 Jean-Baptist de Graty의 소유였을 때 개조되었습니다. 실제로는 해자로 둘러싸인 L자형 영주 저택이었습니다. 북서쪽 날개(문 건물)와 남서쪽 날개가 그 잔재입니다. 19세기 후반에 두 개의 날개가 추가되어 정사각형 농장이 되었습니다. 해자의 흔적이 아직 남아 있습니다. 이 단지는 여전히 17세기 벽 앵커를 보유하고 있으며, 문 위에는 문장이 새겨진 박공석, "grata sideragnati"라는 비문, 그리고 1641년이라는 연도가 있습니다.

신 마르티누스 교회 주변에는 넓고 담으로 둘러싸인 묘지가 있으며, 즉시 고요하고 매력적인 분위기를 풍깁니다. 눈에 띄는 몇 그루의 린든 나무가 그늘과 개성을 더해주며, 오래된 묘비는 과거의 조용한 이야기를 속삭입니다. 두 개의 견고한 사암 기둥으로 아름답게 표시된 정문을 통해 이 특별한 유산의 일부로 들어가게 됩니다. 교회 자체는 양식과 시대의 매혹적인 조화입니다. 14세기 또는 15세기의 고딕 양식 탑, 18세기의 본당, 그리고 Mathieu Christiaens가 디자인한 20세기 초의 익랑과 성가대석이 있습니다. 이들이 함께 모여 세월의 흐름을 거뜬히 이겨낸 조화로운 전체를 형성합니다.

The chapel at Oetersloven is also known as the chapel of the Bokkenrijders (Goat Riders). Jan van Muysen, a clog maker from Wellen, had left a letter of complaint at the farm of Jan Wouters from Ulbeek, demanding a large sum of money, or else his farm would be set on fire. The money was to be placed in a hole near the chapel. Wouters, however, recognized Van Muysen, despite his disguise. Jan van Muysen was arrested as a goat rider on April 1, 1774, and beheaded on June 16 of the same year in the Bonderkuil in Wellen.

Near Zutendaal, locations containing World War II trenches have been identified based on global WWII research and conflict archaeological maps, particularly along the Albert Canal near Zutendaal. Remains of trench structures can be seen from a new wooden platform overlooking these relics, where commemorative plaques and information panels will be installed. The presence of these trench remains was accurately determined through aerial photography from 1944–1945 and archaeological research as part of the provincial project "Under the Radar," after which the locations became part of heritage routes and projects. The trenches are included as one of the 16 stops on the WWII cycling and heritage route in Zutendaal. This route takes you past various remnants of World War II in the area, such as a field hospital, memorial stones, the bridge over the Albert Canal, trenches, memorial sites, and airfield Y-29. It also provides historical context through text, photos, and audio via the Heritage App. The trenches are located in the green area along the Albert Canal near Zutendaal, between Sluisstraat and Bilzerweg. Here, the trench tracks have been partially reconstructed, with a memorial plaque still visible in the terrain itself. They are part of the regional conflict heritage that reflects the military activities and defenses in this region during World War II.

Café Coureur and their Lumberjack rides in both winter and summer are slowly becoming legendary: Lumberjack is one of the first gravel rides ever in Belgium. The rides are great and varied, the staff (Peter, Simon, Virze, and the team) are extremely friendly, and the afterparty with a BBQ and a fire is a must. Not to mention the beautiful café itself with photos and other cycling elements, and the cool Kwaremont beer… Just to be clear, I don't work for Café Coureur, but I am an avid gravel rider and have been riding the Lumberjack for many years.

As early as the 7th century, a wood-and-clay church is said to have stood here. The following saints are said to be buried there: Lambertus, Landoaldus, Amantius, Vinciana, and Landrada. These were followers of Saint Amandus, who is also supposedly buried there. In the second half of the 8th century, the relics of these saints were supposedly elevated to the altar. The saints are known as the Saints of Wintershoven. Around 1200, a single-nave Romanesque church was built of natural stone (coal sandstone, iron sandstone, flint, blue limestone, and the like). Fragments of Roman roof tiles were also incorporated into the church. Many of these building materials likely came from a nearby Roman villa. The building had a single nave, comprised four bays, and had an integrated west tower. The west facade, the two side walls, and the foundations of the choir of this building have been preserved. At the front of the south facade stood a small round-arched doorway, now bricked up, the Paradise Gate, which, in addition to the churchyard, also provided access to the presbytery. Excavations were carried out in the church from 1967 to 1968. Several graves, burial vaults, and three postholes from the original wooden church were uncovered, but no trace of the Saints of Wintershoven was found.

Beautiful, shady bike path

Delicious, honest, and wonderful. Highly recommended!