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The Vrijthof – Town Hall/Augustinian Monastery loop from Bree

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The Vrijthof – Town Hall/Augustinian Monastery loop from Bree

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The Vrijthof – Town Hall/Augustinian Monastery loop from Bree

00:41

2.72km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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326 m

Center of gravity of Bree

Highlight • Monument

Coordinates: 51° 08' 34.1'' N - 05° 37' 59.9'' E
This is the aluminum plate that was used to test whether the calculated center of gravity is actually correct. By …

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330 m

Bree Town Hall

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The city of Bree had the Gewanthuis as its city hall, which was located on the Vrijthof. The city council and the court of aldermen met here, the city guard …

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406 m

War memorial

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This memorial was erected in memory of the mentioned fallen during the war of 1914 - 1918 and 1940 - 1945

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438 m

The Vrijthof

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The original Vrijthof used to be partly occupied by a walled cemetery (traces of the cemetery wall were partly found during the excavations for the fountain). In 1850 the cemetery …

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438 m

Town Hall/Augustinian Monastery

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Bree Town Hall is a former
Augustinian convent from 1657, partly in
renaissance style (Meuse style), partly built in baroque style. It is a very rich building sponsored in the …

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725 m

Community center, former hospital, cultural center

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This building used to be a guest house – “the old mennekesgesticht” – built by the Monastery Order Daughters of the Cross. It dates from 1890. It is currently used …

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1.68 km

St. Michael's Church

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Originally a Romanesque church existed on this site, which was probably founded by the Count of Loon. In 1078, the patronage rights of this church were donated by Countess Ermengardis …

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2.46 km

Town Hall Garden

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This is the garden of the former monastery. It was part vegetable garden and herb garden, and part playground for the students of the Latin School. Now that this function …

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2.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.49 km

762 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.71 km

646 m

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

23°C

17°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

February 22, 2025,Bree: Breese Keikoppen, Kwaartjeslummels en Stoepluipers

Bree is surprisingly surprising. The street layout within the city center barely differs from the medieval layout within the ramparts of this small provincial town. The Vrijthof square, with its fountain, benches, and cozy terraces, is a refreshing place to relax and enjoy your free time in the summer. The small and charming city center, with its many historic buildings …

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The Vrijthof – Town Hall/Augustinian Monastery loop from Bree

Center of gravity of Bree

Bree Town Hall

War memorial

The Vrijthof

Town Hall/Augustinian Monastery

Community center, former hospital, cultural center

St. Michael's Church

Town Hall Garden

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