Walking across the Island in the Meuse
Stevensweert lies together with Ohé en Laak on the Island in the Meuse. During the Eighty Years’ War, the Spanish captured this island in 1633. Soon after, they began building strong fortifications across the island. You can still see that past in the street pattern today. The streets run like the spokes of a wheel towards the centre of the village. So you are not just walking through a historic centre, but through a place where the shape of the past is still clearly visible.
Along fortifications
The route starts at the Maaseiland Museum. From there, you walk past the reconstruction of the fortifications and through the heart of Stevensweert. On the market square and by the water, you feel the atmosphere of a fortified village closely connected to the Meuse. At the cannon by the water, the military past comes close. At the same time, the location on the Meuse brings peace and space. History and landscape keep taking turns during this short walk.
Murals with a story
In Stevensweert, you also come across several murals. These wall paintings were created by artists who were inspired by the history and nature of the village. Each mural has its own story and gives a wall, street or corner in Stevensweert a new layer.
This historic walk through Stevensweert is a compact route for anyone who wants to see a lot in a short time. You walk through narrow streets, along traces of the fortress and past murals that let the village speak in a fresh way. Step by step, you discover Stevensweert, with the Meuse always nearby.