Winter closure of the start and end point of Stevenskerk and alternative: de Hemel

In the winter months, our start and end point, the Stevenskerk, is often closed, in January and February for the entire time. Pilgrims can ring the bell at Stevenskerkhof 62/64 and ask for Rens or walk to Heaven at the Franse Plaats 1. In this…

Summer pilgrimage and hibernation

    Pre-announcement: summer pilgrimage  To all those who showed interest in the beginning of our new pilgrimage tradition this year: thank you.  For the 210 people who together…
Thomas Hontelez

Two new board members

We have received reinforcements from our board and we are happy with that: Thomas Hontelez and Marie-José (Seet) Hoefs.  Thomas Hontelez studied Religious Studies and works for the Franciscan Movement. In 2014 he made a pilgrimage…

A tame stranger on the moraine

Nature manager and photographer Fokko Erhart has offered to write a blog about nature on our 136 kilometer long route for the walk of wisdom. Below is his first contribution.  On the lateral moraine near Beek is the thickest tree in the…

Preparation day for the Walk of Walk of Wisdom by Han Fortmann Centrum

Teachers of the Han Fortmann Center are organizing a preparation day for walking a 'walk of wisdom' on April 16, 2016. This is a trial. Three experienced teachers will accompany pilgrims and there will be a joint lunch at Oortjeshekken. The…