Let yourself be swept away by the most beautiful spots around Zichem, the birthplace of the writer Ernest Claes. Climb the imposing medieval Maagdentoren and enjoy an enchanting view of the region from the top. Then take a stroll along the winding Demer River, where a converted flatboat invites you to take a moment to catch your breath.
Before you set out: Follow the junction markers of the De Merode Hiking Network or the signs with the orange circle.
Features
Distance
5,3 km
Climbing
32,0 m
Type of road
Flat route, 19% paved, 81% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Station Zichem
Ernest Claesstraat zn
3271 Zichem
Ernest Claesstraat zn
3271 Zichem
Public transport
Bus stop 'Zichem Station' 20 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 31.
Train station Zichem 155 metres from the starting point.
Train station Zichem 155 metres from the starting point.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
Child-friendly
Child-friendly
View the walk on the map
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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.
