In order to reach a church, many people from the Lichtenvoorde region had to travel long distances in the Middle Ages. There were no direct roads or paths, so routes across meadows, along ditches, and bridges or secret paths through forests were chosen.
Often, people had to cross the neighbors' land, and since they came from everywhere, a network of small, so-called church paths developed. Today, these church roads are rehabilitated, forming a multitude of beautiful cycling and hiking trails. These routes are unique in the Netherlands, as they lead from the clock jump on foreign yards and land.