If you come from the Dassenaarde nature reserve and more specifically the Lazarijberg sub-area, a nice walk around the fort awaits you here, first with some views of parts of …

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Rudi Laeveren

February 15, 2021

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Formerly part of the defense belt around Diest, Fort Léopold was built in a circular shape to be able to shoot from all directions, now it is the protected habitat of different species of bats, which thrive there because of a constant temperature and humidity. is possible.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

November 1, 2020

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Walking path around the back of the Fort. This stronghold was built in the first half of the 19th century. The Fort was an important part of the defense of the city. The Fort is an example of 19th century military engineering. Fort can be visited by appointment.

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1. View of Roye Bosschen – Dassenaardeheuvel loop from Diest

8.08km

02:10

90m

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

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2. Molenstede Comfort Spot – Bottesvijver / Footpath 153 loop from Diest

19.5km

05:06

140m

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3. Market Square, Diest – Beguinage of Diest loop from Diest

14.5km

03:47

110m

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

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Distance 173 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Saturday 7 March

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Diest, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Fort Leopold Diest

1. View of Roye Bosschen – Dassenaardeheuvel loop from Diest

2. Molenstede Comfort Spot – Bottesvijver / Footpath 153 loop from Diest

3. Market Square, Diest – Beguinage of Diest loop from Diest

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