Ter Rijst walk

What can one experience here?

Walking
Castle
Parks and gardens

Suggested route on the Pajottenland walking network.
Follow the nodes: 361 - 359 - 358 - 352 - 356 - 354 - 355 - 448 - 364 - 269 - 270 - 271 - 361.
Start out from the St. Bernardus Church in Heikruis.
Unleash the romantic in you at Castle Park ter Rijst: the arched bridges, winding paths, neatly trimmed lawns and graceful old trees are sure to create the ambiance.
Spot the Brabant cart horse in the meadow of Hof Ter Rijst at the edge of the park.

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Departure point
Sint-Bernarduskerk, Plaats 8, 1670 Heikruis (Pepingen)
GPS coordinates
N 50.734912° E 4.111887°
Distance
9 km
Duration
2 uur 25 minuten
Paved roads
50 %
Terrain
glooiend
Signposting
Rechthoekig bord met rode opdruk

In the area

Be sure to discover

Walking

You will enjoy some fabulous views as you walk through the countryside around the village of Vollezele, on this trail named after a priest, the late Aloïs Walgraeve. The panoramic views from the ridge north of the village centre are an ideal spot for some silent enjoyment.

Sint-Pauluskerk, Bakkerstraat, 1570 Vollezele (Galmaarden)

Distance: 8,1 km
Walking

Imagine yourself as a knight or princess as you wander from one imposing castle to the next. The walk takes in the castle domains of Gaasbeek and Groenenberg, of the two most beautiful in the Pajottenland region.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Donkerstraat 26, 1750 Gaasbeek

Distance: 7 km
Walking

If you're up for a quirky mix that includes a meticulously manicured park, fairly natural ponds, a forest with a multitude of perfectly straight avenues, a colonial museum and a smattering of historical sites, then put on your walking shoes! This walk is perfect for a Sunday stroll. Don't forget your picnic basket!

Bezoekerscentrum De Warandepoort, Markt 7B, 3080 Tervuren

Distance: 5,5 km

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