Head to the Hageland hills, just a stone’s throw from Leuven, where deep sunken roads, the charming Speelberg Chapel, and beautiful views of the Lindenbos, the Chartreuzenbos, and their surroundings await you. You’ll climb and descend into the Wingeva Valley, passing the tavern “Het Bed van Napoleon” on the edge of the forest. According to legend, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once spent the night in this old forester’s cottage—some say with a local farmer’s daughter.
Features
Distance
11,8 km
Climbing
196,9 m
Type of road
17% paved, 83% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Nature reserve, vineyards
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sint-Kwintenkerk
Martelarenplaats 1
3210 Linden (Lubbeek)
Martelarenplaats 1
3210 Linden (Lubbeek)
Public transport
Bus stop 'Linden Kerk' 170 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 44.
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.
