Follow the meandering course of the Dijle River through Piervenshoek, a remote corner of Keerbergen with a very rural feel. Take a walk through the Piervensbos, where children can have a blast in the play area, and pass by a bunker with a three-kilometer-long anti-tank trench. Cross the Oude Hansbrug, a cast-iron bridge from the nineteenth century. Well, not quite—since the original bridge had completely rusted away, this exact replica, made from the same materials, was unveiled in 2005.
Features
Distance
6,2 km
Climbing
23,0 m
Type of road
Flat route, always dry feet, 35% paved, 65% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Along water
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Haachtsebaan 172
3140 Keerbergen
3140 Keerbergen
Public transport
Bus stop 'Keerbergen Hansbrug' 203 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: R27, 704, 290.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
View the walk on the map
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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.