Aldeneik (Belgium)

Aldeneik is located at the Moselle. A river with a lot of history and beautiful nature located in the quiet Limburg (Belgium). This location is ideal to get a breath of fresh air with a long walk around the water. You will encounter ducks, wild roosters, deer and lots of cheerfully singing birds.
The municipality of Aldeneik exist since the year 730. In addition to the 7th century baptistery, you can visit the Romanesque-Gothic Saint Anne's Church.
According to a legend, Aldeneik originated around a monastery where the Devil wanted to stop the 2 Frankish sisters, Herlindis and Relindis, from copying the Codex van Eyckensis. Until he got the idea to blow out the candles. But unfortunately for the Devil, an Angel came to light the candles again. This way the Eyckensis Codex could be further copied and the Devil has be defeated.

White Profusion (Buddleja davidii) at Aldeneik (Belgium)

European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Aldeneik (Belgium)

Rainbow in Aldeneik
Aldeneik (Belgium)