A desert in Flemish Brabant? Believe it or not, this walk takes you from the center of Gooik to the hamlet of Woestijn, a green and picturesque spot. Enjoy the views of the countryside, the Molenbeek Valley, the Kesterheide, the Zavelberg, and the windmill in Lombeek. You’ll pass the Woestijn Chapel, a centuries-old pilgrimage site, and the former inn Drie Egypten, where pilgrims used to rest and recharge. You can recharge at Volkscafé De Cam or pay a visit to Geuzestekerij De Cam or the Folk Instrument Museum.
Features
Distance
9,4 km
Climbing
88,6 m
Type of road
48% paved, 52% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Herberg Den Haas
Wijngaardbosstraat 6
1755 Gooik
Wijngaardbosstraat 6
1755 Gooik
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.
