The best road cycling routes in Bosreservaat Grootbroek

cycle path through the forest

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The Sint Lindertmolen (Sint Lindert Mill) was built between Heel and Panheel as an open standard mill with the permission of Countess Douairière de Horion in 1790. It was relocated to the edge of the Beegderheide in 1856. In 1928, the mill's four open legs were covered with round walls and covered with asphalt paper roofs. In 1965, miller Niessen installed an electric hammer mill in his barn, and in 1969, a major renovation took place, making it possible to grind in the mill again. In 1991, the last miller, Sjeng Niessen, died. In 1997, it became apparent that the mill's standard had been severely affected by the colorful rodent bait. The municipality of Heel purchased the mill, and a comprehensive renovation followed. The mill was dismantled, and the enormous frame was renewed. The pot rods and wooden tail were replaced with welded steel. As many original parts as possible were treated and cleaned. The mill reopened in 2000. Two years later, a new mill barn was built and converted into a reception and information room. The mill then received its name: Sint Lindertmolen. Sint Lindert, or Leonardus, was a hermit in the sixth century. He is a folk saint who cured all kinds of illnesses and pests, such as infertility, rheumatism, and livestock diseases in horses and cattle. He was venerated in Beegden until the 1950s.

The Rietbroek is a quiet road that takes you through a typical Limburg agricultural landscape. As you cycle over the asphalt, you see vast fields, green meadows and high corn fields passing by. Here and there you pass a characteristic farm, which completes the rural feeling.

the Laura forests in Weert

The Sint Lindertmolen was built in 1790 with the permission of the Countess-douairier de Horion between Heel and Panheel, built as an open standard mill. In 1856 he moved to the edge of the Beegderheide. In 1928 the four open feet of the mill with circular walls were fitted with a roof of asphalt paper. In 1965 the miller Niessen puts an electric hammer red mill in his barn and in 1969 a major renovation takes place so that the mill can also be used for grinding again. In 1991 the last miller, Sheng Niessen, died. In 1997 the standard was heavily affected by the spotted gnawing beetle. The municipality of Who buys the mill and a total renovation follows. The mill is dismantled and the large standard renewed. The pottards and the wooden tail are replaced with welded steel. As many original parts as possible are treated and maintained. The reopening takes place in 2000. Two years later, a new mill barn is built and furnished as a reception and information room. The mill then receives its name: Sint Lindertmolen. Saint Lindert or Leonardus was a hermit in the sixth century. He is a saint against all kinds of diseases and plagues such as infertility, rheumatism and cattle diseases in horses and cattle. He was venerated in Bavaria until the 1950s. Technical data: Type: closed standard mill for grinding grain - Fastening: 2 coupling grindstones - Weighing system: old Holland - Flight: 25.20 m - Rudder and stern: so-called Derckx steel - Special feature: guardhouse on the balcony.

Wide street with cycle paths on each side

Wide, straight cycle path through a forest between Weert and Budel.