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모든 종류의 사이클리스트에게 훌륭한 연결 경로입니다 :)

뫼즈강은 40km에 걸쳐 네덜란드와 벨기에의 국경을 이룹니다. 이곳에서 강은 자유롭게 흐르며 상당히 거칠어질 수 있습니다. 오래된 강바닥, 강둑, 여울, 자갈밭의 미로가 야생 그대로의 때묻지 않은 풍경을 만들어냅니다. 그리고 물이 있는 곳에는 생명이 있습니다! 코니크 말과 갤로웨이 소가 강둑에서 풀을 뜯고 희귀 나비가 날아다닙니다. 이 국경을 넘는 자연 보호 구역은 200km 이상의 트레일을 갖춘 하이커들의 천국입니다. 또한 광범위한 자전거 도로망도 있습니다! 자연의 아름다움뿐만 아니라 뫼즈강을 따라 늘어선 한적한 마을들을 발견하고 다리나 페리를 통해 강을 건너보세요. 이러한 대형 초식 동물은 자연 환경 관리에서 중요한 역할을 합니다. 함께 다양한 풍경을 만들어냅니다. 겨울에는 소가 나무와 덤불을 먹고, 코니크 말은 짧은 풀과 최고의 허브를 먹습니다. 이 독특한 조합은 지역이 목초지로 뒤덮이는 것을 방지하고 탁 트인 목초지, 거친 덤불, 숲의 역동적인 모자이크를 만듭니다. 이것은 자연을 끊임없이 움직이게 합니다! 뫼즈강은 비가 오면 수량이 늘어나는 강이므로, RivierPark Maasvallei의 하이킹 트레일은 때때로 폭우 기간 동안 홍수의 영향을 받을 수 있습니다. 이는 트레일의 접근성에 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.

1850년에 철거된 옛 수성 성(Schloss Geulle)의 마구간은 성 해자 내에 우아하게 조경된 정원을 갖춘 아늑한 숙소로 개조되었습니다. 벽난로, 완비된 주방, 자전거, 무료 Wi-Fi를 갖춘 객실. 주변에 수많은 골프 코스와 훌륭한 미슐랭 스타 레스토랑이 있습니다.

꽤 힘든 오르막길이었지만, 우리에게는 내리막길이었어요

Limbricht Castle is one of the oldest and most impressive castles in the Dutch province of Limburg, located in the village of Limbricht, which is part of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. The castle's history dates back to before 1100, and over the centuries it has served not only as a stronghold and residence for noble families, but also as a military hospital and prison, and since the 20th century, as a cultural monument and event venue. The castle's rich development reflects the turbulent history of South Limburg itself. A fortified residence was likely built on the site where the current castle stands in the early Middle Ages. In the 11th century, the first constructions of a motte-and-bailey castle arose here: a wooden tower on an artificial hill (called a motte), surrounded by a moat and protected by a farmyard and small churches. During this early period, the castle was an important center of power in the region. Around 1200, the wooden tower was replaced by a stone keep (a fortified tower that served as a residential tower). Fragments of this oldest stone layer can still be found in the cellar vaults of the current castle. Moreover, medieval sources (such as those mentioning the Lords of Lemborch) indicate that the castle already represented a local power at that time. The most important phase in the castle's construction occurred in the 17th century. In 1619, Baron Nicolaas van Breyll inherited the free lordship of Limbricht and, around 1622, commissioned the construction of the current Renaissance castle on the enlarged motte. Around 1630, a large outer bailey was constructed, giving the complex its current structure. A central castle on a surrounding moat was connected to a spacious outer bailey with outbuildings. The castle is a rare example of a motte-and-bailey castle in the Netherlands, a fortified residence with a moat and four wings surrounding a courtyard from which the Lords of Limbricht controlled their land and rights. The structure displays 17th-century Maasland Renaissance features, with window frames made of Namur stone and the expanse of the hill on which it rests. In 1955, the Limbricht Castle Foundation purchased the castle and its outer bailey, and later also the nearby medieval St. Salvius Church, which boasts a 13th-century mural and remains one of the Top 100 Dutch UNESCO monuments. From that point on, a thorough restoration was initiated to preserve and restore the complex for future generations. From the 1960s and 1970s onward, major restoration work took place, consolidating and restoring the castle and outer bailey so that they are not only historically valuable but also functionally usable for contemporary purposes. Since 2017, the estate's operations have entered a new phase under the leadership of the Entertrain Group. Since then, the centuries-old castle has become not only a historical monument but also a vibrant center for hospitality events, weddings, business meetings, tours, and overnight stays in a luxurious B&B setting. The complex combines heritage with modern hospitality, allowing visitors to actively experience history. The castle is listed as a national monument under number 33751 due to its historical and architectural significance within the Netherlands. Today, visitors can experience the estate in various ways. The Tasting Room in the outer bailey offers a culinary experience using fresh regional products, and there are guided tours and audio tours that bring the rich history to life with stories of castle lords, soldiers, kitchen staff, and other figures from times past. The tours take you through cellar vaults, dungeons, and rooms steeped in centuries of history. In addition, the castle is an attractive location for weddings, business events, workshops, and group activities, including wine tastings and other cultural programs that combine history and experience. Overnight stays are available in stylish rooms or in the characteristic Gatekeeper's House, allowing guests not only to visit but also to stay amidst historic grandeur with modern comforts.