Your countryside walk between the villages of Overwinden and Waasmont begins at the Sinte Gitter archaeological site. Pepin of Landen (580–640) and his daughter Gertrudis may have lived here. There, you can see the exposed choir ruins of the first St. Gertrudis Church from the 8th century and the remains of Merovingian graves. You’ll also pass by Pepin’s Plattetombe, a Gallo-Roman burial mound, and Waasmont Castle with its beautiful garden.
Before you set out: This is a walk on a virtual hiking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the hexagonal red-and-white signs bearing the name of the walk.
Features
Distance
8,9 km
Climbing
42,1 m
Type of road
Flat route, always dry feet, 89% paved, 11% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Site Sinte Gitter
Karolingerslaan
3400 Landen
Karolingerslaan
3400 Landen
Strollers
Stroller friendly
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way
Child-friendly
Child-friendly
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.
