Tour of the monastery in Vessem
This tour of the monastery allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around the pilgrims’ hostel Capernaum.
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Experience a pilgrim’s life
This tour allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around the pilgrims’ hostel Capernaum. It starts at the pilgrims’ hostel Capernaum. The route takes you past the Lambertuskerk, the Kabouterberg, the Saint Pancras church and tower and the Jacobushoeve.
Experience monastic life
Monastic life has brought much to Brabant. Get to know the stories of local monastic life while walking. Our Monastery Trail takes you past fifty historic monasteries and abbeys in fifteen stages. There are also beautiful shorter walks around various monasteries and convents. Each circular walk is described on a separate route map.
Finding the way with numbered junctions
This walking route has been set out using the numbered junction network in Brabant. Simply follow the route via the signposted junctions, from one number to the next. There are also signposts between the junctions to help you find your way.
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St. Lambertus Church in Vessem
The origins of St. Lambertus Church date back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the right to appoint priests in Vessem rested with the chapter of Oirschot.
Jacobushoeve
The Jacobushoeve opened its doors in 1991 as a thrift store and community center, and was founded by the brothers. Brother Fons walked to Santiago de Compostela.
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