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Tongerlo Abbey – Entrance Abbey Tongerlo loop from Westerlo
01:10
20.7km
30m
Gravel riding
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 30, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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2.78 km
Tongerlo Abbey
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2.85 km
Dutch Linden Avenue 17th century
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The lime avenue was planted by order of the then abbot of Tongerlo, Jacobus Hroznata Crils (1625-1695). This abbot is known to have had a passion for avenues. The white men of Tongerlo later said of him: “Quidquid plantabat, drevia semper erat: ’t Waren al dreef, dat hij plantte”. His successor, Gregorius Piera (1645-1723), continued this beautification policy. Under this abbot, the lime avenue was extended in the direction of Westerlo. This extension, which was constructed in 1700, coincides with the current Boerenkrijglaan (at least the northern segment to Overwijs). This new avenue consisted of six rows of beech and oak trees.
The avenues that the abbey planted between 1676 and 1723 were not isolated but were part of a coherent avenue system. Of all these avenues, only the lime avenue has been preserved. The reason for this is that the lime avenue had a representative character, while the other avenues, which consisted of oaks and beeches, served both utility and ornamental purposes. When the trees were 80 to 90 years old, they were cut down and replaced by young trees. The trees were also regularly pruned in the 18th century, as was customary at the time.
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Gothic Gatehouse - Tongerlo Abbey
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The Romanesque substructure of the gatehouse dates from the 14th century. It is built of iron sandstone layered with white sandstone. The gatehouse is the "only" architectural remnant of the Romanesque-Gothic abbey from the 13th / 14th century. The Gothic superstructure in white marl sandstone was built in the 16th century. In the niches are statues of Our Lady. Saint Catherine (left) and Saint Barbara (right).
In the brick façade, in a niche, stands the statue of Saint Dimpa.
Continue through the gate and discover the heavenly paradise of the Norbertines.
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3.14 km
Abbey Church of Tongerlo
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(Visit De Merode)
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3.30 km
Entrance Abbey Tongerlo
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18.7 km
Jeanne de Merode Castle
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19.8 km
Red Carpet Forest Path
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20.4 km
Fallen Tree Trunk on Forest Path
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20.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.48 km
5.40 km
4.89 km
2.13 km
1.70 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.83 km
5.36 km
4.32 km
2.12 km
984 m
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