Hestergemwandeling
9.1 km • Opwijk
official route
2.6344 3 3.2/5
Addresse starting point (approximate)
Hof ten Hemelrijk, Kloosterstraat 7, 1745 Opwijk
signage
The route is fully signposted with nodes.
Description
An introduction to the Hestergem neighborhood in Opwijk, which begins at Kapellebaan and extends to Lebbeke. It was named after the Frankish settlement of Haistharingaheim. You’ll start at Hof ten Hemelrijk, Opwijk’s community hub, which has been transformed into a recreational park featuring an amphitheater, a playground, and an old-growth orchard. Along the way, you’ll pass the former Affligem brewery and follow a section of the Leirekensroute along the disused Aalst–Londerzeel railroad line.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 by Chris De BockSuitable walk for when it has rained. Variety of streets and small roads. To a limited extent along a slightly larger road, but we were not bothered by traffic (it was a holiday though). Good to get some fresh air if you don't live too far away.
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Friday, June 19, 2020 by G.D.Walked up to #77 and then lost pointers. Till there always walked between houses, not in nature, sorry. There was not much traffic, but we like to walk in nature, a small path between two gardens, you could hardly pass, because of the hedge that grew over it.
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Thursday, October 24, 2019 by C.M.Very pleasant hike - varied - definitely doable during rainy days (only one limited mud zone)- enjoyed it!
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