Name: Maagdentoren Zichem
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Maagdentoren Zichem

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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Maagdentoren Zichem – Vlooyberg Tower loop from Zichem

60.8km

04:10

530m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Averbode Abbey – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Begijnendijk

73.3km

04:46

420m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Great Mill of Zichem – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Rillaar

35.1km

02:27

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jan

October 5, 2021

Wonderful place to stop and enjoy nature and culture.

In the area you will find many places to have a picnic.

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Jan

October 5, 2021

If you have been to Zichem, you must of course also have seen the Maiden Tower up close. Highly recommended to make a stop there!

Why not leave your bike in the bicycle shed and visit the Maiden Tower from the inside. A climb to the top is definitely worth it (Beautiful view of the surroundings)

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lilian2260

April 20, 2020

In the Middle Ages, Zichem was located on the border that separated the Duchy of Brabant from the County of Loon. To protect this dividing line, a border tower was built on the bank of the Demer. At the base of the tower, the walls are more than four meters thick. This giant was not just a noble status symbol, but a real castle tower.

The Maiden's Tower became a protected monument in 1962, but the ravages of time had wreaked havoc. In 2006, the building's old age took its toll; some of it collapsed.

After the necessary stability works to prevent further danger of collapse, investigations followed with a view to preserving the monument. The Maiden's Tower was in a very bad condition, but the original building materials limited the possibilities. The starting point for the restoration was protection of the authentic part and accessibility.

The medieval walls were coated as protection against wind and weather. A modern facade replaces the collapsed part and strengthens the whole. This addition includes the stairs to the viewing platform on top of the tower. The restoration process was difficult, as the location of the monument makes it difficult to reach for heavy or large transports. On September 13, 2015 - Heritage Day - the tower was festively inaugurated. (scherpenheuvel-zichem.be/maagdentoren)

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Location: Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

Maagdentoren Zichem

1. Maagdentoren Zichem – Vlooyberg Tower loop from Zichem

2. Averbode Abbey – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Begijnendijk

3. Great Mill of Zichem – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Rillaar

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