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Averbode Abbey – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Paal

Averbode Abbey – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Paal

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Averbode Abbey – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Paal

03:17

59.3km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Dassenaarde

Natuurreservaat Vallei van de Drie Beken

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.62 km

Venusberg

Viewpoint

12.1 km

Schans van Rode

Archaeological Site

14.6 km

Natuurreservaat Dassenaarde

Nature Reserve

4

19.4 km

Abdijdreef

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Nice path/road, partly gravel, partly asphalt

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20.8 km

Averbode Abbey

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The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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21.7 km

Forest Singletrack

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Nice but narrow single track through the forest that descends or ascends slightly.

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30.2 km

Wide Trail Between Bergom and Westerlo

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Good to walk wide path between Bergom and Westerlo.

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30.8 km

Trammeke Bicycle Bridge

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9

31.2 km

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

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The name De Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo for more than five centuries.
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …

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34.2 km

Smallest Town Hall of Belgium (Varendonk)

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The smallest town hall in Belgium (Chapel van Watereynde)

This building, a chapel dedicated to Our Lady, dates from the mid-17th century.

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37.1 km

Saint Bavo Chapel

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This medieval chapel along the Trichelhoek used to be a place of pilgrimage against whooping cough. Now it is a popular wedding location for couples.

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59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

14.6 km

13.3 km

7.42 km

2.63 km

Surfaces

19.3 km

15.5 km

12.2 km

11.2 km

1.13 km

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