A walk to the roof of the Pajottenland: at 112 meters, the Kesterheide is the highest point in the region. You can even see the Atomium from here! There’s plenty to discover on the hillsides, such as the Iron Man, a geographical landmark since 1867. The Pervivo memorial honors all the children who have died from metabolic disorders. And that mysterious fenced-off compound with modern, white domes? A “top-secret” NATO communications post. The Paddenbroek Rural Center at the foot of the Kesterheide was given a glass enclosure, a true architectural masterpiece.
Features
Distance
9,4 km
Climbing
123,0 m
Type of road
45% paved, 55% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
(busstelplaats) Edingsesteeweg 209
1755 Pajottegem
1755 Pajottegem
Public transport
Bus stop 'Leerbeek Stelplaats Perron A' 77 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: R53, R42, 160, 164, R72, 65, 625, 622, 61, 62, 621.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
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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.
