Heikruis is a picturesque village. Take a moment to admire the Romanesque and Gothic features of the parish church, marvel at the former Ursuline convent dating from 1839, and then set off into the rural Pajottenland region. You’ll pass beautiful farmhouses such as the Hof te Plutsingen. In the distance, you’ll see the Kesterberg, which, at 112 meters, is the highest point in the region. Every now and then, Brussels’ high-rise buildings and the dome of the Koekelberg Basilica appear on the horizon.
Features
Distance
9,4 km
Climbing
90,5 m
Type of road
Always dry feet, 86% paved, 14% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sint-Bernarduskerk
Heikruisplaats
1670 Heikruis (Pepingen)
Heikruisplaats
1670 Heikruis (Pepingen)
Public transport
Bus stop 'Heikruis Kerk' 45 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 164.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way
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.