Through the Merode forests to the "Lekdreef"

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7.2 km • Tessenderlo

2.8255 2 3/5

7.2 km

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Jan Theunis

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Turnhoutsebaan 21, 3980 Tessenderlo, BE

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Parking: Okselaar, parking on the corner of Heggenbossenweg and Turnhoutsebaan

Signposting: Junction points.

Walking through the Merode forests, halfway you reach the "Lekdreef", world-famous for the ice creams sold here. Also, take a look at the beautiful Abbey.

Just before junction point 75, everything was underwater (24/6/2024), you can continue by stepping over a thick fallen tree. In dry weather, you can simply walk through here.

Highlights: Abbey of Averbode.

Rest and picnic benches: after 700m / 1.2km / 2.3km picnic bench / 3.6km in the "Lekdreef" / 4.6km picnic bench / 5.5km / 6.3km picnic bench.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026 by K.N.Our starting point is Turnhoutsebaan 21, Tessenderlo. Not found. This address was on the walking map we printed out.
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Sunday, August 17, 2025 by Johan Verbruggenpleasant walk
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