A walk through Machelen? The first things that come to mind are the airport, industry, and highways. That’s true—it’s an impressive walk in and of itself. But Machelen is also greener than you might think and boasts a wealth of historic buildings. The Margapaviljoen resembles a medieval moated castle, Pellenberg and Beaulieu castles stand as majestic as ever, and in Bosveld Park you can exercise and relax.
Features
Distance
13,2 km
Climbing
76,6 m
Type of road
Always dry feet, 74% paved, 26% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sint-Gertrudiskerk
Dorpsplein
1830 Machelen
Dorpsplein
1830 Machelen
Public transport
Bus stop 'Machelen Kerk' 49 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 82.
Strollers
Stroller friendly
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
View the walk on the map
When is the best time to visit it?
Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
