Monday 4 March 2013, based on the Kastelen- en Grathemerroute near Grathem in the province of Limburg; wandelrouteboek route 95, 9.1 kilometers. Easy walk, first part of the route refers to ‘castles’ and some – not too impressive – can be seen from some distance. An exception is the beautifully restored castle Groot Bruggenum but in summertime this might be invisible as well due to surrounding trees…The trip takes you along the straight canal Wessem – Nederweert where the noise of the busy highway A2 is very present… All in all not very impressive although halfway you encounter a special earthwork where the Uffelse beek is led under (!) the canal to cross it…When you passed the Grathemer Molen (Mill) in the village, with its iron (!) wheel, you can follow the signs for the ‘Puinebrök ommetje’ a reinstated local walk… Note the outdoor artwork you pass along the walk, just before returning to Grathem.
2013-03-04 Kastelen- en Grathemerroute, Grathem (L)
