De Broeken

De Broeken is a forest in Dilsen-Stokkem, Arrondissement of Maaseik, Flanders. De Broeken is situated nearby to the hamlet Reselt, as well as near the village Rotem.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ommerstein Castle and Kasteel Sipernau.

Ommerstein Castle

Castle

Photo: Pivos, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ommerstein Castle is a castle in the village of Rotem in the municipality of Dilsen-Stokkem, province of Limburg, Belgium. The history of the castle goes back to the 13th century, but most of the present Neo-classical building dates from the 18th century, although the donjon survives from earlier.

Kasteel Sipernau

Castle

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kasteel Sipernau is a castle.

Natuurreservaat De Tösch

Protected area

Photo: KB72, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Natuurreservaat De Tösch is a protected area.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maaseik and Neeroeteren.

Maaseik

Town

Photo: Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Maaseik is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. Both in size and in population, it is the 8th largest municipality in Limburg. The town is the seat of the administrative arrondissement of Maaseik.