The best cycling routes in Overasselt En Hatertsevennen

Do not skip. This is a highlight!

A beautiful, sturdy bridge. On the Grave side. You can see a bunker. There's a monument next to it with information about the Second World War. Turning the wheel plays a spoken commentary. Definitely worth listening to.

I read on the column at the front that the architecture resembles that of fairy tales. A beautiful little castle!

Nice and high on a mound for when the water comes ;-).

The 82nd Airborne Memorial in Grave commemorates the deployment of the American 82nd Airborne Regiment during Operation Market Garden in September 1944. The airborne troops captured the strategically important bridge at Grave, enabling the Allied advance towards Nijmegen and Arnhem. The memorial is located near the John S. Thompson Bridge and marks the spot where soldiers entered the village and secured the Maas Bridge. It consists of a stone memorial with a plaque and commemorative symbols and is maintained by local historical societies. It is a landmark for walkers and visitors who want to learn more about Grave's wartime history and the crucial role of the 82nd Airborne in the liberation of the region.

The John S. Thompson Bridge, located near Grave, is a strategic bridge over the Maas River, officially known as the Bridge at Grave. It was named in honor of Lt. Col. John S. Thompson, commander of the 82nd Airborne Regiment, which successfully captured the bridge during Operation Market Garden (September 1944). The airborne units captured the bridge virtually intact, preserving a vital link in the Allied advance toward Nijmegen and Arnhem. A small monument commemorates this action stands on the north side. The bridge is therefore an important war memorial in the Maas-Grave area.

The Van Sasse Pumping Station near Grave is a striking waterworks that plays a key role in controlling the waters of the Meuse River. Built at the end of the 19th century, it forms, together with the nearby locks and dikes, an ingenious system that protects the land behind it from high water levels. The pumping station is named after Cornelis van Sasse, a hydraulic engineer involved in the construction of various Meuse-Rhine projects. The robust brick casing with large round arches and iron details reflects the typical industrial architecture of that period. From the walking route, you have a good view of the water inlets, the discharge pipes, and the heavy metal gates. The entire structure demonstrates how important water management has always been here: without these types of installations, the low-lying areas around Grave would be much more vulnerable to flooding. The pumping station is no longer in use, but it remains a recognizable part of the landscape and a tangible reminder of the battle against the water.

1903: The mill was rebuilt using an octagonal frame from a Groningen mill. The mill was the former Faber oil mill, later Bakker, which was transferred from Middelstum in 1903 and rebuilt in Schoonoord for J.G. (Jakob Gerrit) de Vries (1835-1916). According to the records of the Wouda sailmaker's shop in Meppel, sails were rented for this mill from 1912 to 1932 for a 68-foot wing and sails for a 72-foot wing. No sails were rented between 1913 and 1929. 1937: The trestle was replaced. The trestle height is 5.50 m. 1945: The mill was decommissioned. 1946: The mill was fitted with streamlined noses from Wetsinge. 1949: The mill remained in operation until 1949. 1952: Last repaired and put back into operation. 1978: Finally stopped working. By the time of the dismantling in 1978, the internal workings were already missing. One of the sails was clearly second-hand and far too heavy for this mill. During the dismantling in 1978, it was found to be more or less wedged in the shaft head. Turning was impossible: the cutting torch had to be used. (https://www.molens.nl/ontdek-molens/alle-molens/korenmolen-te-schoonoord)