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Thorn, the little white town – Monument to Music (Thorn) loop from Kessenich

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Thorn, the little white town – Monument to Music (Thorn) loop from Kessenich

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Thorn, the little white town – Monument to Music (Thorn) loop from Kessenich

01:55

7.52km

20m

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: February 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

Belgium–Netherlands Border

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This is border post number 134 and is indeed slowly being overgrown by the bushes. You have a nice view of Thorn from there.

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3.21 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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3.29 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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3.33 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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3.46 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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3.48 km

Monument to Music (Thorn)

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Sculpture group of a standing man and a seated woman, both playing flutes, a child watching. The sculpture is signed (on the woman's buttock) "jaac / waeyen '87".

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4.11 km

Thorn Day Beach (Dagstrand Thorn)

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Children have a lot of water fun here...

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5.94 km

View of Kessenich Church

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The church in sight...

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7.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

2.47 km

1.18 km

806 m

170 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

2.30 km

1.28 km

770 m

339 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Thorn, the little white town – Monument to Music (Thorn) loop from Kessenich

Belgium–Netherlands Border

Thorn Abbey Church (St. Michael's Church)

Thorn, the little white town

The Pancake Baker Thorn

Palace Kitchens

Monument to Music (Thorn)

Thorn Day Beach (Dagstrand Thorn)

View of Kessenich Church

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