Hulsberg offers several points of interest for a stay: the neo-Romanesque St. Clemens Church, the historic Landgoed Aalbeek and named routes. To help you choose, start with a simple question: are you mainly interested in church architecture and stained glass, former uses of buildings, or exploring on foot? These topics offer different ways to discover the area.

Church and stained glass

The neo-Romanesque Catholic Church of St. Clemens in Hulsberg was built between 1908 and 1930 and designed by Jan Stuyt and Jos. Cuypers. The Sint-Clemenskerk in Hulsberg has 31 stained-glass windows created by stained-glass artist and painter Hans Truijen. The construction period and architects provide an architectural focus; the number and creator of the windows draw attention to the stained glass. The church therefore brings together two distinct cultural interests: the history of the building and its artistic design.

Landgoed Aalbeek: architectural history and nature

Landgoed Aalbeek includes the neoclassical wing, the coach house of the former country estate of Aalbeek. It dates from the first half of the 19th century and served as a chapel until the monastery was dissolved. The building thus brings together different historical associations: its designation as a coach house and its use as a chapel. The estate is also home to a giant sequoia. Its trunk circumference is just under five metres; this measurement may change slightly over time. The building and the striking tree offer different points of interest between history and nature.

Walking routes with different points of interest

“De Route van de vliegende bok” starts at the Sint-Clemenskerk and follows walking junctions to the Steenland Archaeological Rest Point. Towards Kleingenhout, it passes the Mariakapel. The Kollebloomroute passes the Church of St. Clemens and, if you follow the Knopen-Lopen markers, Landgoed Aalbeek. The named points of interest are useful when comparing the routes: the Route van de vliegende bok highlights the archaeological rest point and the Mariakapel; the Kollebloomroute takes in the church and—subject to the condition mentioned—Aalbeek. This lets you choose based on the topics that interest you most on a walk, rather than deciding solely by the route name.

The area around the church and Hulsberg’s green surroundings also invite you to explore on foot or by bicycle. This complements the specific walking routes with a more general way to explore these areas. The famous Mergelland Autoroute runs directly through Hulsberg and offers another option for a trip by car. Church architecture, historic uses, nature and the named routes give you different ways to decide what to focus on during your stay in Hulsberg.

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