The Roerdal

The Roerdal is a lower area dominated by the river Roer. The area is formed by a beautiful rolling landscape with fields, meadows, small forests and hedgerows. This region is part of the Valuable Cultural Landscape (WCL) Midden-Limburg.



 Visitor centre De Meinweg is located in the municipality of Roerdalen. This municipality consists of the centres of Herkenbosch, Melick, Montfort, Posterholt, St. Odiliënberg and Vlodrop. In the outskirts there are a number of small hamlets such as Etsberg, Holst, Lerop, Paarlo, 't Reutje, Varsten and Waterschei. The villages are characterised by a rich history, with beautiful churches and culturally interesting buildings.Cultural historyThis region was populated early on, in particular the remains from Roman times have been found in various locations. Some of these finds are exhibited in the Roerstreekmuseum in St. Odiliënberg. Sint Odiliënberg, located on the Roer, is dominated by the towers of the Basilica dating from the 11th century. This Basilica is of great art historical value. Roerdalen is home to a number of special buildings and monuments, such as Kasteel Daelenbroeck, De Gisttappermolen, a Beltkorenmolen and Kasteel Montfort. Cultural history only comes to life when it is told. For this you can cycle or walk with enthusiastic guides.