You’ll pass by the churches and chapels of Vertrijk, Roosbeek, Butsel, and Boutersem in a valley landscape dotted with pockets of precious nature. These include the Butselbos forest with the Sterreborne Chapel and the former Butsel castle site. The Velpe River is never far away. In Vertrijk, you’ll come to the Kwabeek estate, once a fief of the Duchy of Brabant and one of the region’s most important castles. The park is open to the public, and the castle serves as a beautiful town hall.
Before you set out: This is a walk on a virtual walking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the hexagonal red-and-white signs bearing the name of the walk.
Features
Distance
12,0 km
Climbing
112,1 m
Type of road
40% paved, 60% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Public transport
Bus stop 'Boutersem Gemeentehuis' 135 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 636, 609.
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.
