Nature walk: Happiness walk Back to times gone by

Happiness walk Back to times gone by

Kasteellaan 2

6075 EZ

Herkenbosch

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Route

Walking/hiking routes

This happiness walk takes you into the green surroundings of Herkenbosch.
Along paths filled with stories.
You pass places that have shaped the village.
Step by step, at your own pace.
Will you choose 4 kilometres, or take the time for 7?

Starting point

You start at Daelenbroeck Castle.
A place of history, calm and space.
Take a moment to look around.
Breathe in the atmosphere.
Then walk along the stately castle lane towards the village.

Along historic places

The route leads you to the war memorial and the Marian chapel, together Happiness Spot 21.
At the memorial, you pause.
A moment to reflect on courage and sacrifice.
At the chapel, there is space for quiet reflection.
Just slow down for a while.

A choice along the way

At junction 41, you choose your route.
The short walk takes you through the Turfskoelen.
A special nature area with rare plants and animals.
The longer route continues through meadows and along the meandering river Roer.
More kilometres. More calm.

Whichever route you choose, you return to the starting point at Daelenbroeck Castle.

Practical information

Distance	4 or 7 kilometres
Starting point	Car park kasteel Daelenbroeck
Junctions	Short: 30 – 31 – 32 – 33 – 19 – 20 – 41 – 21 – 24 – 29 – 30 (4 km) Long: 30 – 31 – 32 – 33 – 19 – 20 – 41 – 42 – 22 – 21 – 24 – 29 – 30 (7 km)
Happiness spots along the route	20 – The Wind Rose of the Castle 21 – The Propeller of Herkenbosch 18 – The Lounge Bench by the Roer 19 – The Pools of Eternal Power
Food & information points	Kasteel Daelenbroeck – Kasteellaan 2 De Aethook – Hoofdstraat 36 La Diligence – Stationsweg 9 Brasserie De Boshut – Meinweg 2 (information point) Share your love #hartvanlimburg