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Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

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Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

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Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

01:37

6.25km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Parking

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81 m

Gasthof De Brouwerij and Abbey Museum

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Gasthof De Brouwerij in Affligem is a cozy place known for its hospitality and good cuisine. It offers a menu of Belgian and European dishes, and is a popular choice for both lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a variety of meals, including pizzas, pastas and traditional Belgian dishes. The atmosphere of the restaurant is often praised, and it is a recommended place to relax after a ride in the Affligem area.

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2.01 km

Roofridders Trail

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Very nice walk through nature reserve (GNOP) with a platform path through the dry Koey pond. Also mentions Koudenbeek valley walk.

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2.58 km

Koudenbergbeekvallei

Forest

4.99 km

Pink Chapel with Mural

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So special, a pink chapel with a beautiful mural!

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5.94 km

Chapel in the abbey wall

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The small chapel disappears into the large abbey wall.

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5.98 km

13th-century Bospoort

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Beautiful area for walking!

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5.98 km

The Grocer of Affligem

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The grocer of Affligem is a shop for people who are looking for and love healthy products and beautiful gifts made with love for people and nature.
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.
(dekruideniervanaffligem.be)

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6.14 km

Affligem Abbey

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The St. Peter and Paul Abbey owes its origins in 1062 to six knights who repented through the preaching of monk Wedericus of St. Peter's Abbey in Ghent. Through the help of Saint Anno, Archbishop of Cologne, they settled in Affligem on the land of the German Count Palatine Herman II.
In 1085 they adopted the Rule of Saint Benedict. The abbey soon grew into one of the most important in the Old Netherlands.
The banner of the Dukes of Brabant was kept there. The abbey is also very prominent from a contemplative perspective: St. Lutgardis therefore called it "the mirror of all monasteries".
(toerismeaffligem.be)

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Affligem Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Affligem Abbey:
* The Abbey of Affligem is considered the most impressive abbey foundation of the Benedictines in the Low Countries.
* The abbey was probably founded in 1062 by six knights.
* Monks have lived here according to the rules of Saint Benedict for almost 1,000 years.
* In addition to the abbey buildings, you will find a large garden, the archaeological museum, the religious center and the cultural center.
* In the Asse-Aalst region, the monks of Affligem Abbey introduced hop culture in the 12th century.

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6.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.69 km

1.11 km

942 m

317 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.55 km

917 m

364 m

315 m

Elevation

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Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

Gasthof De Brouwerij and Abbey Museum

Roofridders Trail

Pink Chapel with Mural

Chapel in the abbey wall

13th-century Bospoort

The Grocer of Affligem

Affligem Abbey

Affligem Abbey

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