Lobith offers a range of ways to spend your stay: historic traces around Tolhuys, the milling tradition of the Tolhuys Coornmolen, the history of the redoubts and a Friday market. There is also the opportunity to walk near Carvium Novum and the regional natural area of Rijnstrangen. You can tailor your stay to architectural and church history, nature or the market.
Buildings and craftsmanship
Among the historic traces is the Schipperspoortje, the last visible remnant of the former Tolhuys Castle. The present-day round stone mill, Tolhuys Coornmolen, tells a different story. It was built in 1888 after a fire destroyed its wooden predecessor. Lobith therefore brings together different kinds of evidence from the past: a visible reminder of the former castle and a mill with its own history of construction.
The milling tradition is also closely connected with the town. Since 1995, volunteer millers have once again been grinding grain at Tolhuys Coornmolen. On milling days, they explain this centuries-old craft. If you would like to learn about the millers’ work, check the milling days in advance and plan your visit accordingly.
The churches add further historical highlights. The present-day RK Church in Lobith was built in 1886 to a design by architect Alfred Tepe, in a simple Neo-Gothic style. It stands on the site of the vanished Tolhuys. The foundation stone of the Protestantse kerk Lobith was laid on 7 July 1660 by Judge Reinhardt Muller and Pastor Armiger. The church also houses a rare cabinet organ with two manuals, built by organ builder H. H. Hess around 1790. Different periods of construction and a special musical instrument come together here; the date of the organ remains approximate.
Redoubts and landscape
Together with the redoubts in the Ossenwaard and the Geuzenwaard, Carvium Novum redoubt points to a network of watchtowers that existed here during the Eighty Years’ War. Hiking and cycling routes connect various redoubt sites, and information boards explain their history. Those interested in these historic places can also consider how the sites fit into the wider network, alongside the buildings themselves.
At Carvium Novum, this historical connection meets a sweeping landscape of water, reeds, grass and colourful flowers. The area offers this view from Lobith, and you can also enter it from Lobith for a walk. Nature and history are distinct points of interest that you can consider separately when choosing activities in the town.
The regional natural setting also includes Rijnstrangen nature area, which lies between Lobith and Pannerden and is part of the Rijntakken Natura 2000 site. Rijnstrangen is a habitat for marsh birds such as the great reed warbler, bittern, little bittern and bearded reedling. This regional perspective on the landscape and bird habitat complements the town’s historical themes.
Market and annual tradition
A small market is held every Friday morning at Lobith’s market square. It offers fresh vegetables, cheese, fish, chicken and eggs. The market is a reason in itself to spend the morning in Lobith and discover the fresh produce on offer.
Another recurring event is the Corpus Christi procession, which winds through the streets of Lobith every year on the Sunday before Pentecost. This gives you two clearly different occasions to plan around: the weekly Friday morning market and the annual procession before Pentecost. If you would like to include either event in your stay, you can plan your trip accordingly.
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Go to the main travel overview: Rijnwaarden.
