Your journey through the beautiful Merchtem countryside begins at the small Church of St. John the Baptist in the village of Ossel. Stop for a moment on the Romeinsebaan and enjoy the magnificent view of northern Brussels. On your way back, you’ll pass the Foeksenbos and the Torenhof, a square farmstead that’s classified as a protected monument. At the farm shop, you can buy apples from the nearby orchards. If you’re lucky, you might spot a little owl—Belgium’s smallest owl—flying by during your walk.
Before you set out: This walk is offered by Regionaal Landschap Brabantse Kouters in collaboration with the municipality.
Features
Distance
7,3 km
Climbing
71,3 m
Type of road
64% paved, 36% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk
Kasteelstraat 12B
1785 Merchtem
Kasteelstraat 12B
1785 Merchtem
Public transport
Bus stop 'Brussegem Ossel Dorp' 30 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: R40, R45.
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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Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
