A child-friendly walk around the Zoet Water ponds in the Meerdaalwoud & Heverleebos. Quench your thirst at the Minnebron—yes, the water is safe to drink—and take a short walk to the Baroque Chapel of Our Lady of Steenbergen, built in 1651–1652. Children can have a great time on the playground equipment at the Zoet Water municipal recreation park. Afterward, relax at one of the many outdoor patios at the restaurants and cafes along the ponds.
This walk can also be started from the Oud-Heverlee train station. Follow the trail markers 13 – 14 – 17 – 16 – 15 – 14 – 12 – 13 – 1. That’ll cover 6 km.
Features
Distance
4,4 km
Climbing
83,7 m
Type of road
Always dry feet, 30% paved, 70% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Forest, nature reserve, along water
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
Child-friendly
Child-friendly
Additional starting point
You can also walk this hike from the station of Oud-Heverlee (6 km). You can find directions on the overview board at the station.
View the walk on the map
SP
17
16
15
14
12
13
14
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.
