Do you recognize the iron sandstone used in the churches, parsonages, and other important buildings in the Hageland region? This rust-brown stone was once mined here in abundance. You can still find traces of quarries on the characteristic Diest hills, such as the Eikelberg in Gelrode and the Wijngaardberg in Wezemaal. This walk takes you from the Moedermeule—an authentic grain mill dating from 1667—on a journey of discovery through the land of iron sandstone.
Features
Distance
13,2 km
Climbing
109,1 m
Type of road
Always dry feet, 42% paved, 58% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Blossoms and fruits, vineyards
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Moedermeule
Hondsheuvel 3
3200 Gelrode (Aarschot)
Hondsheuvel 3
3200 Gelrode (Aarschot)
Public transport
Bus stop 'Gelrode Donkerstraat' 242 metres from the starting point.
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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Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
