This walking network counts over 340 kilometers of walkways through forests, grasslands, swamps and fields. Where the Demer and Dyle river meet (in Werchter), you’ll find yourself at the intersection of the Hageland and Dijleland regions. Just enjoy the wind in your hair at the river banks and unwind in this unique green valley setting.
Let’s discover 780 kilometers of walking routes at the Brabantse Kouters region. The western part of this network is signposted. The eastern past is not signposted in the field, however you will find these nodes on the walking app.
Breathe freely in the open landscape of Hageland, where you can disappear in nature until the next village appears. The slopes of the vineyards add a southern touch; the fruit plantations provide colour (and sweet apples and pears).
Follow the Dyle River through the Brabant loam plateau of the Grape Region to the beautiful Meerdaal forest. From time to time you’ll encounter a steep incline, a noble park, a castle estate, or an airplane.
The peace and quiet of the Gete Valley are overwhelming. The wet grasslands, the woods, and nature dominate. The rare northern crested newt - known as the Gete dragon - feels right at home in this part of Hageland. The Gete Valley walking network was crowned the best walking product of Belgium in 2016.
Pajottenland was Bruegel’s source of inspiration - a region where nature and tradition are still important. It’s also a great place to walk, as you’ll discover on the walking network. It was crowned the best walking product of Belgium in 2015.
De Merode walking network extends over three provinces - Antwerp, Limburg, and Flemish Brabant. Sandy trails take you past castles and abbeys. Eye-catchers include Averbode Abbey and Het Moment visitor’s centre, the pilgrimage city of Scherpenheuvel, and the landscape of De Witte in Zichem.
The centuries-old hunting domain of monarchs and dukes is now the largest beech forest in Flanders, home to trees up to two hundred years old. The long alleys give the forest a noble character and the arboretum with 400 different trees was created by Leopold II.
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