The Rameyendreef in Gestel, history and stories in the valley of the Grote Nete

De Rameyendreef in Gestel leads you from the chapel of Our Lady Vrouw Troost der Bedrukten to the pedestrian bridge over the Grote Nete, with the impressive water castle Hof van Rameyen as a fairytale backdrop. De Rameyendreef in Gestel, geschiedenis en verhalen in de vallei van de Grote Nete Once, tree-lined avenues formed stately access roads to castles and abbeys and brought travelers sheltered through the landscape. Today, they are still indispensable: as a slow connection for walkers and cyclists and as a green corridor where birds, bats, insects, and other animals find their way. Such a monumental avenue, however, requires careful management and timely maintenance so that their heritage value is preserved and the trees are safe for everyone who walks or cycles under them. Come walk in picturesque Gestel during Open Monumentendag and discover why the Rameyendreef is living heritage. Practical info: In wet weather, walking shoes are recommended. Accessibility: Difficult to access for strollers and wheelchair users