On time travel in Wortegem

As part of the project "Square meter: everyone an archaeologist!" (with support from LEADER East Flanders), Wortegem residents were given the opportunity to dig into their village's past like a real archaeologist. Neighbors got to work together with SOLVA archaeologists in small test pits measuring one by one meter. With great enthusiasm and an eye for precision, they searched the subsoil for archaeological clues as to what binds them to their region, to their village and to each other.

The project "Square meter: everyone an archaeologist!" demonstrates that small-scale citizen research can lead to great results. The more than 200 finds collected cover thousands of years of human habitation. It proves once again that the subsoil still contains a lot of unexplored information.

This bicycle tour takes you along the unique archaeological past of Wortegem-Petegem. While cycling you get acquainted with the results of civilian research and previous archaeological excavations.

The cycling tour starts at the church of Wortegem and goes via the bicycle junctions Vlaamse Ardennen en Leiestreek. You can follow the route via a .GPXfile on your GPS or follow the signs.
The order of the signs is 37-35-6 (Leie region)-13 (Leie region)-18 (Leie region)-38-4-10-44-46-48-47-45-37. Those who also like to take the last stop should turn right on the Oudenaardseweg just before bicycle junction 45. You can then continue along the Oudenaardseweg until you reach Wortegem.

Make sure your smartphone battery is charged!

📏 32.5 km
🕑 2.5 - 3h
📍 At the church of Wortegem (Wortegemplein 13, 9790 Wortegem-Petegem) There is ample parking next to the church.