Discover Hulsberg

For planning your trip, Hulsberg offers specific points of interest in its buildings and routes. Churches, the historic wing of Landgoed Aalbeek and named waypoints appeal to different interests. You can first decide whether architectural history, a distinctive natural feature or a particular route should be the focus of your stay.

Churches and Architectural History

The Catholic neo-Romanesque Church of St. Clemens in Hulsberg was built between 1908 and 1930 and designed by Jan Stuyt and Jos. Cuypers. This date range refers to the construction period, not a single year of construction. Neo-Romanesque refers to an architectural style that draws on Romanesque forms; together with the two architects, the style offers a way to place the church building in context.

The Sint-Clemenskerk has 31 stained-glass windows, created by glass painter and artist Hans Truijen. Here, a specific feature of the interior takes centre stage. The number of windows and the artist attribution make the stained glass a distinct aspect of Hulsberg’s churches.

Landgoed Aalbeek

Landgoed Aalbeek includes a neoclassical wing—the coach house of the former Aalbeek country house. It dates from the first half of the 19th century and served as a chapel until the monastery was dissolved. Neoclassical describes a style based on classical models; the building’s former use as a chapel adds a historical dimension to its architectural context.

The estate is also home to a giant sequoia with a trunk circumference of just under five metres. The tree and the coach house offer different points of interest: the tree stands out for its size, while the building is notable for its style, period of construction and former use.

The dates also provide different points of reference: for St. Clemens, the period from 1908 to 1930 is given, while the coach house dates from the first half of the 19th century. The former use as a chapel describes a past function, not the period when the wing was built.

Routes and Landmarks

“De Route van de vliegende bok” starts at the Sint-Clemenskerk and follows hiking junctions to the Steenland Archaeological Rest Point. Towards Kleingenhout, it passes the Mariakapel. The Kollebloomroute passes the Church of St. Clemens and, if you follow the Knopen-Lopen markers, the Landgoed Aalbeek. The routes can be distinguished by their named landmarks: Steenland is the destination of one route; on the other, the link to the estate depends on following the markers.

The famous Mergelland Autoroute runs directly through Hulsberg and offers a different route perspective from the named hiking trails. The area around the church and the green surroundings also invite you to explore Hulsberg on foot or by bike. This gives you a choice of different focuses for planning your trip: individual waypoints, a driving route, or exploring the area around the church and green spaces.

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