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Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

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Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

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Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

01:28

5.75km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Tree Stump Seating at Luikerdreef

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Here you can rest on the tree stumps for a while, although you will have to put up with the busy cycle path along the Luikerdreef.

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1.37 km

Proviseurvijver (Averbode Forest and Heath)

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Quite worth going to the banks of the provisioners pond to spot the waterfowl under the croaking of the many frogs that also stay there.

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1.63 km

De Vijvers Estate

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Discover the countless possibilities of domain De Vijvers for the organization of an outdoor event with character. The domain is located in a stunning landscape of vast water features and untouched forests. Invite your guests for an unforgettable moment, where the outdoor experience is central and the feeling of nature is never far away. A private setting in an exclusive setting.

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2.17 km

Averbode Abbey

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The Abbey of Averbode was founded in 1135 on the initiative of Arnold II, Count of Loon.

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2.17 km

Averbode Abbey viewpoint

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Nice viewpoint on the Abbey and the Abbey Church from the Luikerdreef.

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2.69 km

Averbode Abbey

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The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at midday), and evening prayer. If you wish, you are welcome to participate. Even if you are not religious, the chants and prayers may offer you a moment of peace and reflection.

On the grounds, you will also find an experience center dedicated to traditional crafts. The old farm buildings now house a monastery café with its own brewery, a bakery, and a monastery shop.

By the way: You can also stay overnight in one of the guest rooms.

Information and registration: gastenkwartier@abdijaverbode.be.

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2.73 km

Lekdreef Ice Cream Alley, Averbode

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The Lekdreef, as it is called in local parlance, has existed longer than most of those who come here today to buy and "lek" their ice cream. The tradition of stopping at the Lekdreef on a pilgrimage to Scherpenheuvel began in 1928. But it wasn't just ice cream that was sold in those days. You could also get fruit, sweets and drinks there. The super-popular TV series 'Wij, Heren van Zichem' that was shown in Belgium and the Netherlands in the late sixties (and regularly repeated), only made the Lekdreef more famous, although the link with that past has been forgotten. Fortunately, there is also an information board that reminds us of it and where you can read this information - and more.

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2.75 km

Information board Ice Cream in the Avenue

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And the ice cream carts are always ready, even in the morning.

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5.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

968 m

629 m

226 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.48 km

377 m

332 m

264 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

16°C

89 %

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Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

Tree Stump Seating at Luikerdreef

Proviseurvijver (Averbode Forest and Heath)

De Vijvers Estate

Averbode Abbey

Averbode Abbey viewpoint

Averbode Abbey

Lekdreef Ice Cream Alley, Averbode

Information board Ice Cream in the Avenue

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