Two walks starting from Nieuwrode
A murdered bishop. A vineyard around every corner. An army of young trees. An idea for a midnight snack. All come up on these two walks around Nieuwrode.
Hageland
The Alsberg Walk to the Vlooyberg Tower
A delightful 6.5k country walk with a remarkable tower, an ancient church, a pretty alder forest, and more.
The 7 km Chartreuzenberg walk, Holsbeek
The 7 km Chartreuzenberg walk is ideal for children and families as it includes a woodland play area. Starts and ends in Holsbeek.
7 km Roeselberg Chapel walk, Houwaart
A pleasant 7 km family-friendly circular walk starting from the Roeselberg Chapel in Houwaart and going through the Walenbos.
Two Demer Valley walks
A short 8k walk and a longer 25k hike along the beautiful Demer valley. Plus a visit to the Basilica in Scherpenheuvel.
Visit the Vlooyberg Tower
Marvel at how the Vlooyberg Tower “floats” in the air, and then climb to the top for some great views.
A circular walk around Sint-Pieters-Rode
The kids and the dog will love this short ramble through the woods and fields around Sint-Pieters-Rode
Four Walks Starting From Horst Castle
Some tips to explore the lovely countryside of the Hageland. Four walks starting from Horst Castle.
Wijngaardberg, Wezemaal and its petrified sandbanks
Literally “vineyard mountain”, the south-facing slopes of this ancient hill outside Leuven are full with vines
Cycling into Hageland. Why no picnic benches outside Horst Castle?
Hageland – the area south of Leuven – is an excellent region for cycling, thanks to fairly quiet country lanes and the presence of the Cycling Interchange Network, which allows you to easily plan and follow your own cycle route