Keerskatten? That’s the old name for the women who used to “pounce on pilgrims like cats” to sell their wares—especially devotional candles—in Scherpenheuvel. This short walk takes you past all the highlights of Flanders’ most famous pilgrimage site. Of course, the Basilica of Our Lady is a must-see, but you’ll also pass the Mariahal, the statue of Father Damien, the Golden Fleece, and De Oude Bareel. Light a candle and browse through the trinkets at the souvenir stalls.
Features
Distance
2,1 km
Climbing
13,0 m
Type of road
Flat route, always dry feet, 100% paved
Landscape and surroundings
Heritage
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek
Basilieklaan
3270 Scherpenheuvel
Basilieklaan
3270 Scherpenheuvel
Public transport
Bus stop 'Scherpenheuvel Gemeentehuis' 190 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 30, 31.
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.
