From Veerle-Heide to Averbode.
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7.4 km • Laakdal
2.8374 1 1/5
Addresse starting point (approximate)
Zandstraat 38, 2431 Veerle, BE
signage
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Description
Hiked on 3/5/2026
Parking: At the church of Veerle-Heide, Zandstraat Veerle Laakdal.
Distance hiked according to GPS: 7.4 km.
Signage: GPS/Hiking App.
Beautiful loop hike through the Merode forests from Veerle-Heide to Averbode. Varied hike through the woods and along ponds (Langven, Geerkensvijver) and the clog path is also part of this hike.
In Averbode, you walk through the Maria Park and pass along the Likdreef, time for a tasty ice cream. A bit further, you have a nice view of the Abbey. Almost back in the civilized world, you walk along the Kuypenevijver pond.
Bench(es): among others at 3.2/4.5/5.3 and 6.6 km.
Attractions: Clog museum (if open) and the Abbey of Averbode.
Catering: Averbode.
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Saturday, August 15, 2026 by J.G.It's a shame there aren't any trail markers on the map. So it's not suitable for hiking.
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Monday, September 21, 2026 by Jan TheunisWith the hiking app, you can easily complete all the hikes—even those without trail markers.
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