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Blue Bridge – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Kwaadmechelen

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Blue Bridge – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Kwaadmechelen

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Blue Bridge – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Kwaadmechelen

02:14

8.78km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.10 km

Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area

Highlight • Religious Site

A resting place at the chapel...

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4.65 km

Veldhovenheide is a forest and heathland area near the village centers of Kwaadmechelen and Oostham, east of the Albert Canal and south of the cycle path on the former Tessenderlo-Heppen railway. It is part of the Valley of the Great Brook. This is where Natuurpunt's walks start. There are also numerous rest benches, a stone's throw from the Old Rectory. Information about the walks and the nature reserve: natuurpunt.be/natuurgebied/veldhovenheide

Of course, there are also access points to Veldhovenheide elsewhere, for example in the other sub-municipality of Ham, Kwaadmechelen. Here you are in Oostham.

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5.90 km

Old Rectory of Ham

Highlight • Historical Site

History: "Before 1200, a certain Willem, Lord of Colmont, ceded his possessions in Oostham to the abbey of Averbode. Around the same time, Arnold van Wesemael also ceded his farm in Kwamol to the abbey. In 1239 these donations were made by Pope Gregorius confirmed. Averbode thus came into possession of his own property among other powerful landlords. In any case, the parsonage had the appearance of a mansion in the course of the 16th century In the 17th century, repairs were made to the parsonage. In 1671, the construction of the current parsonage began under the pastorate of Walterus Meeuws (1660-1682), at the expense of the abbey.

ham.be/product/103/de-oude-pastorie

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6.07 km

Dog Off-Leash Area Oude Pastorie Oostham

Highlight • Rest Area

"At the Oude Pastorie in Oostham, a piece of forest has been fenced off and set up as a dog off-leash zone. Dogs and their owners can use it freely, but there are a few rules.

Your dog always wears a collar for the safety of humans and animals. When you leave the off-leash zone, re-leash your dog. Thank you for cleaning up/taking away dog poop. This way the dog off-leash zone remains a pleasant place for all users!"

Source: ham.be/hondenlosloopzone

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

1.94 km

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

2.08 km

561 m

354 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Blue Bridge – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Kwaadmechelen

Blue Bridge

Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area

Forest Singletrack

Veldhovenheide Nature Reserve

Old Rectory of Ham

Dog Off-Leash Area Oude Pastorie Oostham

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