Horst Castle is the starting point for a lovely walk through the fields and natural surroundings of Sint-Pieters-Rode. The history of this moated castle dates back to the 13th century. Even the Red Knight once lived here—at least according to Willy Vandersteen’s comic book series. The carriage house that Lady Maria-Anna van den Tympel had built in the 17th century is now a visitor center and a cozy regional restaurant.
Features
Distance
9,3 km
Climbing
80,3 m
Type of road
Always dry feet, 43% paved, 57% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
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.
