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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Kapittelberg loop from Herselt

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Kapittelberg loop from Herselt

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Kapittelberg loop from Herselt

03:25

48.5km

160m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.02 km

Beautiful Gravel Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very pleasant quiet lane. The gravel road is usually in very good condition, without too many holes or loose parts. This lane is not only suitable for MTB or gravel …

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10.1 km

Kwarekken

Forest

11.6 km

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

Highlight • Castle

The name De Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo for more than five centuries.
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …

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12.6 km

Obeylekli Antinagels Grotto on the Corner

Highlight • Religious Site

It won't hurt to just take a look or take a break at this place.
There are some benches nearby.

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20.0 km

View of De Witput

Highlight • Lake

The Witput is a historic pond in the middle of agricultural land. From the garvel you have a beautiful view. With a bit of luck you can watch water birds flying in and out.

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20.6 km

Blauberg Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Oriented, neo-Gothic church, formerly surrounded by lime trees and an enclosed cemetery, see old postcard, now surrounded by a paved square. In honor of the writer Willem Elsschot (1882-1960) who …

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22.1 km

Samanta's bos

Forest

24.8 km

After a short climb it is a pleasant surprise to arrive here.
"Stop or start the descent right away?"
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There is also a sign with information about the Kapittelberg.
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Location: Kapittelbergstraat 4 2230 Herselt

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48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

13.8 km

10.5 km

4.79 km

3.04 km

Surfaces

15.4 km

14.4 km

9.54 km

5.88 km

3.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

30°C

16°C

0 %

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Kapittelberg loop from Herselt

Beautiful Gravel Lane

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

Obeylekli Antinagels Grotto on the Corner

View of De Witput

Blauberg Church

Kapittelberg

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