Bengelbeemd – The Herk loop from Alken
Bengelbeemd – The Herk loop from Alken
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Bengelbeemd – The Herk loop from Alken
02:46
10.9km
20m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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428 m
Bengelbeemd
Highlight • Natural
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1.80 km
Path Next to the Stream
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
5.83 km
Grote Beemd
Highlight • Natural
6.47 km
Herk Valley Along the Grote Beemd
Highlight (Segment) • River
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7.56 km
Grootbeemdsloot
Highlight • Forest
8.65 km
The Herk
Highlight • River
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10.7 km
The Barrel Bearers Sculpture
Highlight • Monument
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10.8 km
Sint-Aldegondis Church
Highlight • Religious Site
Inside there are unique baptismal fonts from the 12th century and beautiful statues of, among others, St. Roch, a special Calvary.
The beautiful glass windows create a special atmosphere.
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10.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.14 km
1.62 km
1.57 km
515 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.45 km
3.44 km
2.73 km
795 m
479 m
< 100 m
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