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Waterways

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

A walk around Westerlo

Enjoy a walk around Westerlo, taking in a river, two castles, an abbey and a nature reserve

The Valley of the Hoëgne

Visit one of the prettiest river valleys in Belgium with this pleasant walk.

The Sloping Lock of Ronquières)

The Sloping Lock of Ronquières

The Sloping Lock of Ronquières has to be seen to be believed. And you can take a boat trip on this incredible piece of Belgian engineering

Domain Solvay, Belgium

Domain Solvay and Château de La Hulpe

Two different walks to explore Domain Solvay, the Château de La Hulpe, the Folon Art Museum, and the surrounding woodland

along the Albert Canal

Cycling through the Limburgse Kempen

A super 87 km cycle ride through the peaceful, attractive woods and fields in between Diest, Beringen and Tessenderlo, and including the Valley of the Zwarte Beek.

Cycling along the Schelde

Cycling along the River Schelde

The cycle paths along the River Schelde are really excellent. And you can hop from bank to bank on the river ferries