Start and end your walk with a drink on the terrace at the Gempemolen. Centuries old, it’s now a charming brasserie. Your hike takes you through the Troostemberg Forest in the Winge Valley, all the way to the top of the 82.5-meter-high Bensberg. The Troostemberg Forest is a remnant of the ancient forest that once covered the entire Hageland region. It’s a true hiking forest with beech, sweet chestnut, and birch trees. The de Troostemberg family lives in Kleerbeek Castle on the edge of the forest.
Features
Distance
3,5 km
Climbing
48,0 m
Type of road
3% paved, 97% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Forest, nature reserve
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
Child-friendly
Child-friendly
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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.
