Westerlo: Pearl of the Kempen

Description

We took this pearl walk on 04/08/2025 (13,796 steps).

You can park in the Beeltjensdreef near node 20. A tunnel takes you under the Merodedreef, after which you walk through the center of Westerlo.

On the Grote Markt, there is a war monument commemorating the fallen soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918) and possibly also the Second World War (given the years 1940 and 1945). In the middle of the square stands the Count Henri de Merode monument. There is also a beautiful market linden tree to see. The market linden was planted around 1630. The old tree has been supported by a wooden frame since 1716. In 1872, the Herentals cast iron artist Van Aerschot made an iron support for it.

The route runs along the Grote Nete for a considerable time before continuing to the star where the long straight castle avenues converge at this point.

More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HmzwPhYqH3wYJqQf9

Happy walking,
Eddy, Rita, and Prinske

automatic translation

nodes to follow