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Sint-Hymelinus Spring
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Sint-Hymelinus Spring
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JP
December 22, 2022
Hiking
Hymelinus, Himelinus or Himelijn was a Scottish pilgrim who is said to have died in 750 in Visaken. He would have been a brother of Saint Rombout van Mechelen. Returning …
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Els Q
January 17, 2026
Hiking
Idyllic spot with 2 benches and the story of Saint Hymelinus.
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January 21, 2026
Hiking
Neatly tidied and renovated since my last visit. Sometimes the moisture on the window can obscure Hymelinus from view. Those who are here for the pilgrimage or want to know more can, however, visit Hymelinus' reliquary in the church of Sint-Martens-Vissenaken and, of course, see his image and light a candle, as has been done for centuries. See photos at komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/5345914
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Elevation 90 m
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