catwalking

Waarschoot is inextricably linked to its textile past. This is certainly evident in the streetscape: in the architecture of old factory buildings, workers' houses, and the names of some neighborhoods. Put on your walking shoes and discover how previous generations of Waarschoot residents lived and worked. Some relics have already been forgotten, while other places and remnants remain.

Grobbendonk is a rural municipality in the heart of the province of Antwerp in the Kempen region. The municipality has an incredibly rich history, including a Roman vicus that reached its peak in the 2nd century, a beautiful, knightly castle farm, and a medieval priory. It also played a role in the Kempen diamond industry.

Just a fifteen-minute drive from Antwerp and tucked away in the Kempen forests lies Bouwel, a borough of Grobbendonk. Here you will find a wide range of recreational opportunities and places of interest, and it is a paradise for walkers. Dust off your walking shoes and discover the charming heritage of this beautiful area.

Niet minder dan drie spoorlijnen doorkruisen het landelijke Erpe-Mere. In 1868 werd de gemeente voor het eerst verbonden met het spoor. Op lijn 89 (Denderleeuw-Kortrijk) kreeg Burst een halte met een eigen stationsgebouw. In 1876 werd lijn 82 naar Aalst geopend, vandaag beter bekend als het scholierentreintje en

In the mid-19th century, Lede was connected to Ghent and Brussels by rail. The first steam locomotives thundered through the formerly rural Lede. The impact on the municipality was enormous. In addition to a new station, new businesses appeared, commuting became possible, and goods could be imported and exported more easily. In short, the

A farmer with cows in Berchem seems like a fantasy in today's urban environment. And yet, not so long ago, a large part of Berchem outside the ramparts was still agricultural land. Cows did indeed graze on the site where the apartment buildings on Fruithoflaan now stand.