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The castle grounds (walk)

The castle grounds (walk)

Castles and small castles: they’re often hidden away in the countryside, including on the outskirts of Leuven. Some date back to the 19th century, while others have a history stretching back centuries. On this walk, you’ll visit one, two, or three castle estates for which the city of Leuven is currently seeking a new purpose,

Edouard Remy village

Edouard Remy village

Wijgmaal grew as a village after Edouard Remy bought an old watermill along the Dijle in 1855 and established a starch factory there. During this walk, we pass the current factory and the new companies that have established their headquarters on the site. Along the various streets, we encounter workers' houses,

Middelburg

Middelburg

Middelburg has a very rich history. Around 1450, the town was founded from scratch—complete with a church, town hall, townhouses, city walls, ramparts, and gates—by a man named Pieter Bladelin. This wealthy citizen of Bruges had built his own castle there shortly before. The rich past of this once-bustling city

Walk around the Hesselsberg

Walk around the Hesselsberg

Join us on this walking tour along the Hesselsberg, which takes you past the hidden heritage of Zutendaal. 📏 5.3 km 🕑 1 hour 30 minutes ⭐ easy Scan the QR code with ErfgoedApp start the tour or start the tour in the app.

Waste fabric

Waste fabric

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.

Heritage in Grobbendonk

Heritage in Grobbendonk

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.

Blarendabbers Path

Blarendabbers Path

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.