Chapel in the Kluisdreef with healing source, the "Kluizeputteke", also called "children's source" (origin of the Hekelgem newborns).
Legend says that the Affligem monk Radulphus died here. His body is …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

October 2, 2023

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The surroundings of the Kluiskouter are determined by the Klokkenhofje, the Kluisdreef, the 19th-century single-storey houses near the Kluiskouter, the oldest part of the Kluiskouter, the low-lying broekbos, a remnant of the former Affligembos and the recent meadows with a strongly fluctuating water table. The source, the so-called 'Kluizeputteken', is located about ten meters from the Kluis Chapel.
(Immovable Heritage Inventory)

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Willem VS

December 13, 2024

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The history of the Hermitage Chapel dates back to the 7th or 8th century.
Saint Ursmarus, abbot of Lobbes (Hainaut) who preached the faith in our region, is said to …

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1. Forest Path near Asse – Nature Trail Kluizenbos loop from Erembodegem

6.44km

01:39

30m

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2. Nature Trail Kluizenbos – Heuvelpark with "The Observer" loop from Moorsel

5.92km

01:31

30m

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3. Kluiskapel Hekelgem – Affligem Hop Field loop from Hekelgem

9.55km

02:28

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Affligem, Halle-Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Kluiskapel Hekelgem

1. Forest Path near Asse – Nature Trail Kluizenbos loop from Erembodegem

2. Nature Trail Kluizenbos – Heuvelpark with "The Observer" loop from Moorsel

3. Kluiskapel Hekelgem – Affligem Hop Field loop from Hekelgem

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