Brabant Monastery Trail Stage 11: Vessem – Oirschot
This walking route takes you from Pilgrims’ Hostel Kafarnaüm in Vessem to Nazareth Convent in Oirschot.
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This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Vessem and Oirschot. This route takes you from Pilgrims’ Hostel Kafarnaüm in Vessem to Nazareth Convent in Oirschot. On the way you will pass various locations such as the Jacobus Farm and estate De Baest. This route is part of Brabant Monastery Trail, a trail in 15 stages.
Staying overnight
A number of monasteries along Brabant Monastery Trail have the option of staying the night. Always check in advance what is possible, some monasteries are only open on certain days. For all locations and up-to-date information, please visit brabantskloosterleven.nl (Dutch language). There are many hospitable hotels, B&Bs, campsites and other locations where you can stay the night in the trail’s surroundings. You can find an accommodation from this list of places to stay in Brabant.
Brabant Monastery Trail
While walking, become acqu…
This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Vessem and Oirschot. This route takes you from Pilgrims’ Hostel Kafarnaüm in Vessem to Nazareth Convent in Oirschot. On the way you will pass various locations such as the Jacobus Farm and estate De Baest. This route is part of Brabant Monastery Trail, a trail in 15 stages.
Staying overnight
A number of monasteries along Brabant Monastery Trail have the option of staying the night. Always check in advance what is possible, some monasteries are only open on certain days. For all locations and up-to-date information, please visit brabantskloosterleven.nl (Dutch language). There are many hospitable hotels, B&Bs, campsites and other locations where you can stay the night in the trail’s surroundings. You can find an accommodation from this list of places to stay in Brabant.
Brabant Monastery Trail
While walking, become acquainted with the life and work of the Brabant monks and nuns – then and now. Brabant Monastery Trail takes you past around fifty-five monasteries and abbeys in North Brabant in various stages. The total length of the trail is 330 kilometres, but there are also beautiful trails marked out around various monasteries.
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Signposting
Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.
Signposting
Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.
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Hotline routes
Hotline routesIf there is something wrong on the route, report it here.
Tips from Brabant residents
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Kafarnaüm Pilgrims’ Hostel
The Pilgrims’ Hostel is located just behind the church in Vessem. Since the late 1970s, the farmhouse had served as a friary for several brothers of the Congregation of the Brothers of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Servatiusstraat 115512 AJ Vessem
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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.
Uitkijktoren Vessem
This wooden observation tower is located near Middelbeers, offering a stunning view of vast heathlands, small ponds, and a rich variety of plants and animals.
Estate Baest
A beautiful estate with many leafy footpaths, making it one of the most beautiful hiking areas in Oirschot and the surrounding area. Experience peace, silence and contemplation...
Holy Oak Procession Park
According to legend, in the early 15th century, shepherds found a statue of the Virgin Mary on the banks of the Beerze River. They placed the statue in an oak tree.
Nazareth Convent of the Sisters Franciscanss Franciscanessen
In the two centuries that the Sisters Franciscans have lived in the Nazareth Convent in Oirschot, they have had a significant impact on healthcare and education.
Klooster Nazareth van de Zusters FranciscanessenKoestraat 37
5688 AG Oirschot
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