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Trappist Route Westmalle
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8.97km
10m
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This is a "tasty" route where you can follow in the footsteps of one of our country's most famous products: Trappist beer.
These beers are still made by monks. Only 13 breweries in the world are allowed to use the Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) label. Five of them are in Belgium and one is the subject of this walk.
Of course, you’ll pass the abbey where the brewing magic happens and you can taste the result while you’re at it. But we also want to invite you to get a little involved in the world of faith that provides the framework for the beer. After all, it was not brewed as an intoxicant, but as food. Today, the main aim is to enjoy and preserve an important tradition. Brewing is a welcome source of income for the region.
Last updated: August 9, 2024
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329 m
Sint-Bernardus Chapel
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3.70 km
Drieboomkensberg Pilgrimage Site
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7.43 km
Saint Paul's Church (Marc Dessauvage)
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Westmalle Abbey
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Unfortunately, you cannot visit the Westmalle brewery to avoid disturbing the contemplation in the abbey. The Café Trappisten opposite the abbey shows a free video of the brewery, including in English. You must reserve by calling +32(0)3 312 05 02 or by sending an email to info@trappisten.be.
In addition to beer, the monks also make cheese - this tradition has existed since 1870. You can buy the monastery cheese at the gate in three different degrees of maturity.
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Trappisten Café, Westmalle
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You have the choice between:
Westmalle Triple
First brewed in 1934, Westmalle Tripel is sometimes referred to as the "mother of all Tripel".
Westmalle Dubbel
The dark red-brown Westmalle Dubbel ferments in the bottle and tastes of malt and fruit.
Westmalle Extra
Westmalle The Trappists of Westmalle have been drinking extra with their lunch for a long time. It has a low alcohol content of only 4.8%.
Unfortunately, you cannot visit the Westmalle brewery to avoid disturbing the contemplation in the abbey. The Café Trappisten opposite the abbey shows a free video of the brewery, including in English.
You must reserve by calling +32(0)3 312 05 02 or by sending an email to info@trappisten.be.
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8.97 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.20 km
2.22 km
1.55 km
901 m
562 m
529 m
Surfaces
2.84 km
2.71 km
1.31 km
1.03 km
810 m
266 m
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Shady and quiet walking route, through the wooded area, idyllic paths. The loop is approximately 8 km.
Today we followed the path of the Trappists. They are real artists in brewing beer. Our walk started in Westmalle at the abbey. We walked swiftly side by side. Our woffer was not with us because of the heat. At home on the couch she lay very contented. We crossed the Molenbos but unfortunately saw not a single fox. On some roads we unexpectedly came across a chapel. It was a journey mainly in the green, with these tropical temperatures still very good to do. At the end we sat down on our hole and we enjoyed the Trappists their barley wet.
Parked at the cafe de Trappisten we crossed to walk towards the abbey. We are in the Molenbos. The pieces of forest on our path were beautiful, however a part of the road runs along the street.. can enjoy in all peace and quiet.
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August 5, 2022
This is a "tasty" route where you can follow in the footsteps of one of our country's most famous products: Trappist beer.
These beers are still made by monks. Only 13 breweries in the world are allowed to use the Authentic Trappist Product (ATP) label. Five of them are in Belgium and one is the subject
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