from Westerlo to Tongerlo Abbey

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15.4 km • Geel

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15.4 km

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Peter XX

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Zammelseweg 201, 2440 Geel, BE

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Departure: Sint Laurentius Church - Zammelseweg 195 - Geel

The first half of the walk follows the banks of the Grote Nete. This winding river has a surprisingly fast current. We pass by the 'Trammeke', a unique mobile dam. A little further, on the other side, we see the beautiful Castle of Merode, surrounded by lovely ponds and stately avenues. Unfortunately, it is a private castle and therefore not accessible to visitors.

Afterwards, we leave the river and walk through the woods towards the Abbey of Tongerlo. These woods are on a sandy and heath-like soil, giving the landscape a very different character from that of the green banks of the Grote Nete.

The abbey itself is not accessible, but the abbey church can be visited. Then we return to Westerlo through the fields. No catering on route.

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