Take a walk from Sint-Martens-Bodegem to Sint-Ulriks-Kapelle and back, through a landscape that, before 1950, was still dominated by fields of hop poles. Back then, every brewery had its own hop fields. At Huisje Mostinckx, you can relive those glory days of hop cultivation; the small building, constructed in authentic half-timbered and adobe style, is a charming regional museum. You’ll pass by the Girardin lambic brewery, which has been run by the Girardin family since 1882.
Before you set out: Follow the virtual waypoints or the hexagonal signs labeled “Hoppewandeling.” You can shorten the walk to 8.6 km or 4.8 km.
Features
Distance
11,9 km
Climbing
109,6 m
Type of road
37% paved, 63% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Public transport
Bus stop 'Sint-Martens-Bodegem Dorpsplein' 8 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: R29, R16, R18.
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.
