The Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul in Affligem is the only Benedictine abbey in Flanders that is still inhabited by Benedictines nearly 1,000 years after its founding. The hop fields at its foot bear witness to the region’s rich history of hop cultivation. This is where your hike to the Domentse Woods and the Faluintjes nature reserves begins. The beautiful Kluis Chapel dates back to the seventh or eighth century; its stained-glass windows tell the legends of the Kluis.
Features
Distance
8,8 km
Climbing
56,3 m
Type of road
50% paved, 50% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Cultureel Centrum Abdij Affligem
Abdijstraat 6
1790 Affligem
Abdijstraat 6
1790 Affligem
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.
