Waterways

Articles on Discovering Belgium that include references to rivers, canals, ponds, lakes and other waterways.

Vilvoorde and its diverse sights

Discover some of the diverse sights of Vilvoorde on this mainly urban 11 km walk which also takes in a beautiful park

Discover the Valley of the Grote Gete in Flemish Brabant with these two circular walks of varying distance.

An outstanding 12k walk along the picturesque River Helle valley and then around the southern perimeter of Lake Eupen.

Partly beautifully renovated, the Park Abbey of Leuven comprises a church, museum, farm, fishponds, gatehouses and brasserie.

There’s a new picnic area and nature walk in Leuven, around the Vijvers (Ponds) of Bellefroid.

Hidden away but visible from passing trains, the Erps-Kwerps Vijvers reveal a wealth of nature to the patient observer.

Enjoy this walk around Grimbergen that includes a wooded park, basilica, abbey, castle, two watermills and plenty of cafés!

Two walks of 6k or 13k around Flanders’ largest man-made lake, the Schulensmeer in Limburg province.

A short 8k walk and a longer 25k hike along the beautiful Demer valley. Plus a visit to the Basilica in Scherpenheuvel.

Located 20 km south-west of Antwerp, the quiet town of Bornem has much to offer.

A delightful country walk to the south of Mechelen taking in the nature reserve of Mechels Broek.

There’s some great nature to enjoy while enjoying a country walk in the Doode Bemde nature reserve in Neerijse, south of Leuven.