Hollow roads also have an important natural value. Many birds, finders, bats and rodents ... find food and shelter in sunken roads. They build their nests or castles there or use the sunken roads to move through the landscape.
(Nature and Forest)

Translated by

•

Katrien

February 11, 2023

Hiking

In the Neigembos you can find many sunken roads.
Most of the sunken roads came into existence gradually from the Middle Ages. Centuries of use of the same path, on foot or by horse and cart, led to a natural erosion process. Hollow roads therefore carry a piece of history and are therefore part of our cultural heritage.

Translated by

•

Viviane

March 23, 2025

Hiking

A sunken road is a road that is so deeply worn that it lies between two slopes. It is the result of centuries of use and erosion. The most beautiful sunken roads can be found especially in hilly areas with a subsoil that easily forms steep walls, such as in Haspengouw and Hageland.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Sunken Lanes in Neigembos

4.7

(60)

272

hikers

1. Highest point of Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

10.8km

02:54

140m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(59)

223

hikers

2. Wooden staircase in Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

7.77km

02:11

160m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(64)

307

hikers

3. Highest point of Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Roosdaal

9.37km

02:36

170m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 50 m

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

13°C

5°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Ninove, Aalst, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Berchembos

Woestijnkapel

Neuleberweg Climb

Quiet Countryside Road

Vondelpad Nature Trail, Liedekerke

Vlonderpad

Hollow Way in Neigembos

Kunstwerk 'Twijnster'

Bench with a View of the Bluebell Forest

Prachtig glooiend zicht

Church of Meerbeke

World War II Bunker

Sunken Lanes in Neigembos

1. Highest point of Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

2. Wooden staircase in Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

3. Highest point of Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Roosdaal

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️