The best walks and hikes around Meise

The Wolvertemse Beemden consists of valuable alder and willow swamp forests and moist grassland. When heavy rainfall occurs, the streams overflow their banks, and parts of the Beemden can sometimes remain flooded for weeks. You can explore the area via the Beemdenpad, following the hiking junctions: 523 - 522 - 539 - 538 - 523 - 524. It is a scenic walk on public roads in and around the area. (Natuurpunt)

A chapel in neo-traditional brick and sandstone style, built for the Marian Year of 1954 at the initiative of Pastor Van der Burg and the KVLV-Imde. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

The carillon in St. Martin's Church in Meise has 56 bells and is the fourth largest in Flanders. The current bells date from 2002. They replace the 1951 carillon. The bells were cast by Royal Eijsbouts from Asten, the Netherlands. They weigh a total of 4,615 kilograms. You can admire the old carillon bells in the square next to the library. If you look closely, you'll see that there are only 39 bells. The smaller bells have been lost. Source: https://www.meise.be/product/1357/beiaard

Meise is one of the most important and oldest parishes in Northwest Brabant, dating back to the 8th century. It originated as a vicus church, meaning the village grew up around it and was founded by the villagers. St. Martin's Church is built of sandstone in the late Gothic style. The choir dates back to the early 16th century. Below it is a crypt. The church tower houses a carillon. Source: https://www.meise.be/product/1332/sint-martinuskerk-meise

A church with a wooden tower dates back to the 11th century. Construction began in the 13th century on a stone church, which was modified and expanded primarily in the 15th and 17th centuries. The church was significantly enlarged in 1655 with the support of Count Eugeen de Berghe, Lord of Sint-Brixius-Rode (see the coat of arms on the west facade). When the church became very dilapidated at the end of the 19th century, urgent repairs were necessary. Between 1907 and 1908, the church underwent a thorough renovation in the Neo-Gothic style, carried out according to plans by architect F. Symons (1869-1942). The windows and roofing, in particular, were extensively modified. Source: Inventory of Immovable Heritage

Fortunately, the picturesque church of St. Stephen in Oppem is a protected monument. It was most likely built in the 9th century as a small church for the surrounding farms. Reports from the 12th century by the Bishop of Cambrai confirm this history. The church has undergone several expansions over the centuries. Its current form originated in the 17th century at the behest of the Norbertines of Grimbergen Abbey. The church now radiates its Brabantine Gothic style. Simply enjoy the present in the old church garden.

The Baggemolen is a grain watermill on the Molenbeek stream, first mentioned in 1683. The area surrounding the Baggemolen is considered the earliest inhabited settlement in Wolvertem due to its elevation and the abundance of water. The watermill was a forced mill, or compulsory mill, where neighboring farmers were forced to have their grain ground. Did you know: the saying "being under ban" originated here.

On this footpath lies the playground De Grote Wyver where you can have fun in the green. There are hills, a water feature with bridge, fruit trees and wooden sculptures. Ee a bench for the walker who wants to rest a bit.