You can explore the village of Houtem along car-free footpaths and narrow church lanes. They take you past beautiful spots and centuries-old buildings, such as the Monnikshof and the Steenblockhoeve, dating from 1550. The Houtembos forms a green buffer between the village and the E19 highway. The Kankerbos was planted here in 2004. You’ll also pass through the De Bomputten nature reserve, where the bomb craters from that time now form beautiful pools.
Before you set out: This is a walk on a digital 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
8,8 km
Climbing
14,0 m
Type of road
Flat route, 24% paved, 76% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Public transport
Bus stop 'Vilvoorde Houtem Kerk' 55 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 1.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
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.
