Cycling around the Abbey of Averbode

Laakdal, Flanders, Belgium

Cycling route: 181272

Provided by: Groots Genieten

14.4 km
00:50 h
254 kcal
42 m

Description

This route takes you to the Abbey of Averbode. The abbey was founded in 1134 on the initiative of Arnold II, Count of Loon. It is a Premonstratensian abbey. During the day you can freely visit the courtyard of the abbey and the abbey church. You are also welcome in the abbey bookshop located in the courtyard. This way your visit to the abbey becomes a journey of discovery through the life of the Premonstratensians of Averbode. Here you can see abbey life as it is.

Gerhagen Nature Park

Not only culture, but also nature is on the menu today. You cycle through the beautiful and varied landscape of Nature Park Gerhagen. This quiet area consists largely of forests. Meadows and fields also occur in the lower part. In the area you will find the fens of the Pinnekensweier nature reserve and the De Houterenberg nature reserve with its forests, heaths and shifting sands.

Forest Museum Gerhagen
Along the way you can spot the nightjar or the woodlark if you pay attention. At the bottom you will find, among other things, the swamp clubmoss, sundew and the brown and white beak rush. At Bosmuseum Gerhagen there is a watchtower of almost 19 meters high. Those who dare to climb the mountain will be rewarded with a magnificent view.
Abbey Forest Cultural routes Nature Route

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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.

Directions

# Description Distance
14
14 (Lakstraat, 2431, Laakdal, Flanders, Belgium) 0.00 km
15
15 (3980, Tessenderlo, Flanders, Belgium) 3.43 km
335
335 (Gerhees, 3980, Tessenderlo, Flanders, Belgium) 4.49 km
334
334 (3980, Tessenderlo, Flanders, Belgium) 5.43 km
25
25 (3271, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Flanders, Belgium) 9.84 km
De Abdij van Averbode (Abdij Averbode, 3980, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Flanders, Belgium) 10.31 km

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