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Saint Bavo Chapel – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Westerlo

Saint Bavo Chapel – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Westerlo

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Saint Bavo Chapel – De Merode Castle, Westerlo loop from Westerlo

02:19

40.3km

90m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Laakvalleien Trichelbroek en Varendonk

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.87 km

Smallest Town Hall of Belgium (Varendonk)

Highlight • Monument

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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2

3.07 km

Varendonk Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Varendonk nature reserve is located in the eponymous sub-municipality of Laakdal. On the left bank of the Grote Laak, this area with a surface area of approximately 100 ha …

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3

20.0 km

Wooden bridge over the Kleine Laak

Highlight • Bridge

Wooden bridge over the Kleine Laak, the path can be muddy in wetter periods.

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4

21.1 km

Achter de Bergen Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Beware. Some middle-aged boys were creating some jump hills. However, behind the hill they had dug a large hole of half a meter deep. This was not visible because of the height of the hill.

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23.5 km

Eindhoutberg

Forest

6

31.5 km

Saint Bavo Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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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7

36.4 km

Obeylekli Antinagels Grotto on the Corner

Highlight • Religious Site

It won't hurt to just take a look or take a break at this place.
There are some benches nearby.

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8

36.7 km

Wide Trail Between Bergom and Westerlo

Highlight • Trail

Good to walk wide path between Bergom and Westerlo.

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9

37.5 km

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

Highlight • Castle

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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B

40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

14.1 km

4.32 km

3.55 km

2.90 km

Surfaces

11.3 km

10.8 km

10.0 km

6.49 km

1.54 km

185 m

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