Holiday apartment in Maurik: Water, Cycling Route and History

Holiday apartment in Maurik: Water, Cycling Route and History

Maurik combines church and milling history with its connection to the water and a cycling route. The Hervormde Kerk in Maurik is a late Gothic village church. Its pseudo-basilical nave stands on pillars and has wooden barrel vaults. The higher choir features cross-ribbed vaults.

Church and Mill: Construction Phases in Maurik

The tower of the Hervormde Kerk in Maurik is a brick structure. The lower four stories date from the 14th century. The bell chamber dates from the first half of the 16th century. The De Beijenkorf (De Hoop) windmill in Maurik was built in 1873 by A.C. Kievit on the foundations of Maurik Castle, which had already been destroyed in 1417. At this location, the newer mill structure stands on the foundations of the older castle. The dating of the church tower and the year the mill was built fall in different centuries.

Roman Traces at Eiland van Maurik

Archaeological finds from Maurik are generally interpreted as evidence that the Limes fort Mannaricium must have been located there. Possible remains of the Mannaricium Limes fort may still lie in or around Eiland van Maurik, possibly 4 to 7 metres below the current average water surface.

Castles, Parks and Hills in the Surrounding Area

Zuilenburg Castle and Zuylenstein Castle are located in the immediate vicinity of Maurik. The surrounding area also includes Doornse Gat Park, Amerongsche Berg hill, Vlakke Berg hill, Kasteel Soelen Castle, Walenburg Castle and Heihuis Park. Doornse Gat and Heihuis are parks; Amerongsche Berg and Vlakke Berg are hills. Kasteel Soelen and Walenburg add to the castles in the area around Maurik.

Bowling and Play Areas

Bowling is available at the Family Entertainment Center Mauk in Maurik. Eiland Avontura has play areas for children aged 0 to 4 and for children aged 4 to 12.

Day Recreation in Maurik

Vakantiepark Eiland van Maurik offers day recreation.

Tea Garden at Molen van Maurik

Molen van Maurik has a tea garden. It serves tea and coffee as well as toasted sandwiches, baguettes, homemade apple pie and freshly prepared juices from the region.

Water Rijk Cycling Route

The approximately 30-kilometre Water Rijk cycling route starts and ends at Eiland van Maurik; the Nederrijn and Amsterdam-Rhine Canal are its main features. The fixed starting and finishing point makes the route a complete loop. The approximate distance provides a concrete basis for planning a day trip by bike. The approximately 30 kilometres can be divided into stages with breaks.

Other Places

Other places: Asch, Ingen, Buren, Beusichem, Eck en Wiel, Lienden, Ommeren and Zoelen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Buren.