The “Witloofboerke” statue waves goodbye to you at your starting point, in the heart of Kampenhout. The sculpture by Luc Mathijs is a tribute to the farmers who turned Kampenhout into a true chicory village. Chicory cultivation took hold in the villages east of Brussels in the late 19th century, and farmers still grow chicory using the traditional open-field method. During the right season, you can buy a box of chicory here straight from the farmer. Stop by Café Het Labo at Van Campenhout Brewery for a freshly poured Witlov 6 or Witlov 9.
Features
Distance
10,7 km
Climbing
29,8 m
Type of road
Flat route, 36% paved, 64% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Gemeenteplein
1910 Kampenhout
1910 Kampenhout
Public transport
Bus stop 'Kampenhout Centrum' 73 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 206.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
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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.
