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Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

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Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

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Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

01:19

5.17km

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: June 26, 2026

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249 m

Motte Tower and the Michiels Family Chapel, Kessenich

Highlight • Historical Site

The motte tower and burial chapel of the Michiels family are located opposite the church in Kessenich in the Kerkstraat.
At this topographically favourable location, there may have been a fortification as early as the 10th century. The oldest visible remains are of an octagonal tower castle from the 12th century that once formed the centre of power of the lordship of Kessenich. The hill was artificially raised and was surrounded by a moat.
In 1899, Baron Willem-Jozef Michiels of Kessenich built the burial chapel of the Michiels family on top of the hill. Tombstones of the various family members who were buried there were placed in the inner walls.
(Municipality of Kinrooi)

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2.28 km

Thorn Day Beach (Dagstrand Thorn)

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Children have a lot of water fun here...

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2.91 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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2.93 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, this is one of the few buildings that remain of this complex. This building, probably originally built in the 16th century, housed the kitchens of the palace or court of the queen abbess. In its current form, the building dates from around 1790, when it was renovated. At that time, the ground floor included a large cooking kitchen, as well as four smaller rooms that served as a sink, storage areas for dishes, food, etc. The upper floor had approximately the same layout. Here were five large rooms and a small room. The building has a gable roof covered with slates.

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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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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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3.18 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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3.73 km

View of Thorn

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The sign "Fahrradparadies Limburg" is located roughly on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium.

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5.17 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.86 km

1.81 km

1.33 km

100 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

1.94 km

846 m

169 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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May 26, 2022,Grenzgänger

Spontaneously, after dinner, emigrated to Belgium and vice versa 🥳

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Thorn, the little white town – View of Thorn loop from Kessenich

Motte Tower and the Michiels Family Chapel, Kessenich

Thorn Day Beach (Dagstrand Thorn)

Monument to Music (Thorn)

Palace Kitchens

The Pancake Baker Thorn

Thorn, the little white town

Thorn Abbey Church (St. Michael's Church)

View of Thorn

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