Vlierden offers several different ways to enjoy a break: municipal monuments, a small museum with a particular connection to the village’s wartime history, as well as routes and nature-related attractions. When planning your trip, distinguishing between local history, a specific route and experiences of the landscape helps you narrow down your options. This lets you tailor your stay to the topics that interest you most.
Monuments and History in Vlierden
The Heilige Willibrorduskerk and the cemetery in Vlierden are municipal monuments. Huize “de Vliert” is also designated a municipal monument. Different details take centre stage at the Kruisbeeld Vlierden: the wooden crucifix bears a white figure of Christ. In 1989, a new Kruisbeeld Vlierden was erected at the corner of Kapelweg and Vlierdenseweg; in 2009, the cross timber was replaced and the figure restored. These dates give this memorial a clearly defined recent history.
A much earlier period is associated with Hoeve Ruth and the former Ruth watermill on the Aa: both were built before 1252. Together with the monuments and the Kruisbeeld, they offer a varied perspective on history, from early buildings to changes made to the cross in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
The small Oorlog en Co Museum offers another perspective. It is dedicated to the Second World War, with a particular focus on Vlierden. A large number of objects from that period supplement its account of the village’s wartime history in words and pictures. If you are particularly interested in local wartime history, you will find a different subject here from that of the municipal monuments.
Routes with Different Starting Points
The Gedichtenroute Vlierden–Deurne starts in Vlierden, passes through the surrounding area to Deurne and then returns to Vlierden. Its route thus combines a stretch through the countryside with two named places. This is a practical option if Deurne is part of your plans; the route information does not specify a duration or total distance.
The Jeneverbesroute starts at the car park near a kiosk on Pastoriestraat in Vlierden. A shortened version of this route covers 4.2 kilometres. This gives you a specific distance for the shorter option. The Vlierdense bossen are also known as the Bikkelse bossen because protected juniper shrubs grow there—a further nature-related attraction to consider when choosing what to focus on.
Nature Areas and Specific Visiting Conditions
Between Liessel and Vlierden, the unchannelled Astense Aa flows through the De Berken nature area. The rare sand lizard is still found in the Brouwhuisse heide. These details highlight different features: in De Berken, the river is a defining element of the landscape, while the Brouwhuisse heide is associated with the presence of a rare animal species.
In the Hoeve Ruth walking area, walks are permitted from sunrise to sunset. Before visiting, check whether this rule is still in effect. During the day, visitors to Landal Park De Peel can use an air trampoline, sports facilities and playgrounds free of charge. Check in advance whether these facilities are currently available.
A condition also applies when planning a visit to the Molen Johanna-Elisabeth. The visiting arrangements do not specify fixed days or opening hours: visitors are welcome when the mill is turning. This happens regularly on weekdays and often on Saturdays at the weekend. Check in advance whether this schedule is confirmed for your visit.
For cyclists, MFA “'t Huis” at Pastoriestraat 20b in Vlierden is on the Death Valley De Peel cycling route between junctions 80 and 50. The named street and junction details can help you find your way along this route.
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