From Moelingen in the Maasdal you walk past fields and orchards to the Dutch church village of Mesch. This village was on September 12, 1944 the first Dutch village that was liberated by American soldiers. From Mesch you walk along vast fields interspersed with numerous orchards in the direction of the Berwijn nature reserve. Oaks, hornbeam trees and a lot of spring flowers grow on the chalky slopes of this area.
Distance: 7 km.
Time: 2h00.
Grade: Easy.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 72 meters.
Trail: Paved and unpaved.
Marking: Walking nodes.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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Berwijn valley.
From the village you walk through farmland interspersed with orchards in the direction of the Dutch village Withuis. Just before the village you cross the busy N627 and you come to the Meschermolen, a water mill on the Voer. From the mill you walk in the direction of Mesch, the southernmost church village of the Netherlands. Once you leave the village you walk through fields and orchards in the direction of the valley of the Berwijn. You go a short distance next to this beautiful meandering river and then via a hollow road make a short climb through a slope forest. On wide unpaved roads you walk back in the direction of Moelingen.
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POI 1 - Mesch.
Mesch is the southernmost church village in the Netherlands. On 12 September 1944, Mesch was the first Dutch village to be liberated by American soldiers. Next to the public primary school is a memorial stone in memory of the liberation. The Meschermolen was one of the six water mills that made use of the water of the river Voer on Dutch soil. The mill is part of a large Limburg farmhouse. The current farmhouse is a successor to a Carolingian villa. This villa was built out of half-timbering, but was replaced by brickwork in 1699. The Meschermolen has milled potash and grain for several consecutive centuries. The Meschermolen was completely restored between 1996 and 1998.
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POI 2 - Nature reserve of the Berwijn.
The Valley of the Berwijn houses very fragile and unique fauna and flora. The area is therefore protected as a habitat directive area. The special inhabitants of the valley cross your path everywhere. Oaks, hornbeams and a lot of spring flowers grow on the limestone slopes. The most famous inhabitant of the Voeren region, the timid badger, is also leaving its mark: the underground badger fortresses show that he is enjoying himself here.
Natuur & Bos.
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