About pilgrimage routes
The Basilica of Our Lady is practically our national pilgrimage site and the oldest domed church in the Low Countries. During the Marian month of May, the lively town center is always pleasantly bustling. The same goes for the Lekdreef all summer long, in front of the gate of Averbode Abbey. At the Het Moment visitor center, Norbertine crafts are being revived, featuring a bakery, cheese aging room, microbrewery, and abbey shop.
In Zichem, the village of De Witte, the 14th-century Maagdentoren stands on the banks of the Demer. Those who enjoy exploring the countryside can follow the trails through the Demerbroeken. On the edge of the wetlands, you’ll find Huize Ernest Claes, which has a small nature visitor center in its barn.
“Pilgrims and Panoramas of the Demerland.”
Hiking in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
Cycling in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
See and do in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
Staying in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
