Walk along the same quiet roads as the young Jozef De Veuster—Father Damien—through the valleys of the Dijle and the Grote Laak. His birthplace is a modern visitor center where you can learn all about the life of our Greatest Belgian. You’ll pass by the Church of Our Lady in Tremelo, where he was baptized, and follow the route to Werchter, where he attended school. Along the Dijle, you’ll enjoy beautiful, sweeping views, and in the Laak Valley, you’ll discover a lovely stretch of nature.
Features
Distance
13,8 km
Climbing
23,0 m
Type of road
30% paved, 70% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Along water
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Pater Damiaanstraat 37
3120 Tremelo
3120 Tremelo
Public transport
Bus stop 'Tremelo Damiaanstraat' 24 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 26.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
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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.
