보렌달 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

이 방앗간은 해발 216m로 네덜란드에서 가장 높은 곳에 위치해 있습니다.

Along the Göhl Valley route, you can cross the Geul stream at Oost Castle in the Geul Valley and continue hiking towards Valkenburg. The path follows the Geul almost into the town center. Alternatively, the bridge allows you to continue hiking along the Geul towards Schaloen Castle.

Some of the most beautiful vistas in South Limburg unfold on the Schaelsberg. From the higher paths, you can look out over the Geuldal Valley, the surrounding forests, and the charming villages nestled among the hills. This landscape has its own unique atmosphere in every season: from fresh green spring hues to warm autumn colors and misty mornings.

Schaloen Castle is idyllically situated on the banks of the Geul River, surrounded by ancient trees and a moat that reflects the river. The current castle dates from the 17th century, but its origins date back to the Middle Ages. The white walls, the turret, and the bridge over the water give it a fairytale-like feel. It's a short walk from the nearby village of Oud-Valkenburg—a quiet path along the Geul leads straight into this picturesque corner of Limburg.

The oak, which is actually a plane tree. 😉 This solitary plane tree stands at a crossroads, stately as a signpost. The fact that this plane tree is called an oak may be due to the fact that it stands at the crossroads of Eikendermolenweg, Koekoeksweg, and Terworm. According to the Tree Foundation, this giant was planted between 1750 and 1800. Because you can't simply remove a tree like you can a post, for example, trees were used to demarcate an area (boundary trees). They were also planted as a lasting reminder of, for example, a wedding or a birth (memorial tree). We don't know whether the Terworm plane tree is a boundary tree or a memorial tree, as no documents have yet been found that clearly indicate this. The Limburg State Archives still holds a great deal of material about Terworm that needs to be researched. There are, however, several theories regarding the tree. For example, it could have been a boundary tree between the Laurentius parish in Voerendaal and the Pancratius parish in Heerlen. It is also possible that the plane tree was planted to commemorate the Belderbusch family's acquisition of a contiguous estate around 1750, which they acquired piecemeal over the years. Namely: Terworm, Gitsbach, Eyckholt, and De Driesch. Or perhaps the plane tree was planted as a birth tree after the birth of Karl Leopold van der Heyden, the heir of Belderbusch, who was born in 1749. The tree was only planted when the child was one year old and the risk of death was low. We can say with certainty that it has been a tree of comfort for over 100 years. A tree older than the oldest person offers comfort and support, peace, and renewed hope. But above all, this "oak" of Terworm is a beautiful piece of nature.

Lots of ticks due to unmaintained paths...:(

Beautiful view over the beautiful landscape of South Limburg

The first inhabitants of Winthagen lived on the rented farm Winthagerhof. The farm was first mentioned in 1448. The present-day Winthagerhof dates back to 1721. The old remains of six lime kilns were found near the village. These are located along the road from Kunrade to Winthagen. During the reign of Emperor Charles V (King Carlos I), a list of all houses in the region that were subject to tax was compiled. This was to pay for the bloody wars. This was in 1526. This shows that there were seven houses in Winthagen at that time. Winthagen has a protected townscape, with six houses designated as national monuments.