Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

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Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

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Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

02:47

10.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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552 m

Motte Tower and the Michiels Family Chapel, Kessenich

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The motte tower and burial chapel of the Michiels family are located opposite the church in Kessenich in the Kerkstraat.
At this topographically favourable location, there may have been a …

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4.35 km

Armenmolen, Neeritter

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The Armenmolen is the 11th watermill of the stream source of the Itterschebeek. The mill is located in the village center of Neeritter, near the church. There has been a …

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5.13 km

Schouwsmolen — Watermill on the Itterbeek

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A beautifully located watermill on the Itterbach. The oldest parts of the building date back to 1630.
In 2015, the restoration of the Schouwsmühle began. After work on the masonry …

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7.82 km

Thorn, the little white town

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Thorn, the white village, is a must on this marked section, but don't forget to drive past the church (very nice place).

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7.86 km

The Pancake Baker Thorn

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If you travel to Thorn you must stop at this pancake bakery. A great selection from sweet to savory crepes. Good coffee, delicious macchiato and very nice staff. Really great!

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7.99 km

Palace Kitchens

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At the time of the monastery in Thorn, which was closed in 1797 during the French rule, this building was part of the abbey complex. Apart from the abbey church, …

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8.24 km

Thorn Abbey Church (St. Michael's Church)

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The abbey church in Thorn is a Gothic cruciform basilica from the fourteenth century. A visit is certainly worthwhile.

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8.80 km

View of Thorn

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The sign "Fahrradparadies Limburg" is located roughly on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.29 km

3.21 km

2.82 km

1.44 km

119 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

3.28 km

3.26 km

387 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

3°C

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Comments

November 29, 2024,Schouwsmolen – Thorn, het witte stadje rondtocht vanuit Kessenich

Beautiful trip and nice town Thorn. Do wear boots or high walking shoes this period

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July 23, 2024,GWW09: De bron van het Limburgs volkslied

Already the ninth border water walk: a special one today! Because today I pass the source of the Limburg national anthem (i.e., of both Limburgs). "Waar in't bronsgroen eikenhout" (Where in the bronze-green oak wood) was written by teacher and lyricist Gerard Krekelberg from Neeritter, near the border with Belgium. It was written in 1909 and was originally called "Limburg …

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July 29, 2024,Grenzwasserwanderung 9: Die Quelle der Limburger Nationalhymne (Thorn: die weiße Stadt)

More information about the white city of Thorn and the hiking trail:
hartvanlimburg.nl/de/locatie/grenzwasserwanderung-9-die-quelle-der-limburger-nationalhymne#nearby

Thanks for the suggestion for the tour

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April 20, 2024,Grenswaterwandeling 9: De bron van het Limburgs volkslied

Secretly a wet walk with a lot of mud at the end and even a completely flooded impassable section.

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April 13, 2024,Wandeling Bron van het Limburgs volkslied

Walk from Thorn to Ittervoort, Neeritter, Kessenich, Thorn.

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April 26, 2024,Kessenich en de Drie Eigen, Startplaats Douanekantoor Kessenich (P3), blauwe route

With the blue walking loop in the Kessenich and Drie Eigen walking area, you explore the Vijverbroek nature reserve and the distinctive Maas villages of Neeritter and Ittervoort. A varied, cross-border walk with attention to nature and culture.

You walk past Borgitter Castle in Neeritter and get to know the nearby Ittervoort. The name says it all, the Itterbeek stream …

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October 30, 2022,Durch die Maasplassen bis nach Thorn wandern: Wasser, Mühlen und eine Klosterstadt

We go to the province of Limburg and there we will hike through the Maasplassen and the nature area Koningssteen-Kollegreend to Thorn, the 'white city'. The hiking route is characterized by water landscapes, mills and a historic monastery town. I'll show you what there is to discover along the way and what you should pay attention to: 👇
netreisetagebuch.de/maasplassen-thorn-wandern

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May 19, 2024,Wandeling naar Living Statues Thorn vanuit Neeritter met C&Y

On May 19 we visited the Living Statues in Thorn. And because parking near Thorn will be difficult, we made it a short walk from Neeritter.
Despite the poor forecast, the weather has remained good. The crowds weren't too bad either. There were some very beautiful creations on display. Especially with Thorn as a backdrop, the living statues came into …

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