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Reed Pond – Averbode Abbey loop from Westerlo

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Reed Pond – Averbode Abbey loop from Westerlo

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4.6

(85)

555

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Reed Pond – Averbode Abbey loop from Westerlo

06:47

26.6km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

948 m

Bridge over the Grote Nete (Het Trammetje), Westerlo

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A very special location ... not so much the bridge but "Het Trammetje" = is a unique Lock system from a bygone era. Definitely think about it. How simple it can be sometimes ...

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1.76 km

Bergom Marian Grotto

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Mariagrot on the Grote Dreef on the border of Bergom (Herselt) and Westerlo. The cave dates from 1874 and is, especially with its location, quite busy. There are benches in …

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3

9.99 km

Reed Pond

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An area that everyone likes, where you want to count the ripples of the water in the pond...

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4

11.8 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 …

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12.2 km

Averbode Abbey viewpoint

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

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13.6 km

Bench with a beautiful view of Averbode Abbey

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Nice loop around the abbey with beautiful views

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15.1 km

Geerkesvijver

Lake

8

19.0 km

Helschot Nature Reserve

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Let yourself be guided between Westerlo, Averbode and Herselt...

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9

25.0 km

Meandering Grote Nete

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Each meander has its own winding experience...

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

5.89 km

5.23 km

1.26 km

357 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.63 km

5.51 km

2.23 km

1.52 km

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Thursday 25 June

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