The Tomberg or Tomme (102.5 meters above sea level) is the second highest point in the Meerdaalwoud. Until the end of 1600, forest law was spoken on the hill. A small building was even built to house this court. Archaeologists found various utensils in silex (natural stone). Now on the top there is an open heathland area with a bench under a gazebo.

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The bench is partly broken, the gazebo is a bit outdated, but it remains wonderful under that tree with a view of heather and ferns. Especially at this time of …

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The Tomberg is the second highest place in the forest (102 m). It is not a prehistoric burial mound (or tomb) as our ancestors thought, but a natural elevation, a …

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1. Everzwijnbad Play Forest – Forest Pastures loop from Oud-Heverlee

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2. Tomberg Hill and Bench – Tomberg Summit — Bench and Gazebo loop from Sint-Joris-Weert

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04:02

140m

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3. Tomberg Hill and Bench – Tomberg Summit — Bench and Gazebo loop from Vaalbeek

7.98km

02:05

50m

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

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Location: Oud-Heverlee, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Tomberg Summit — Bench and Gazebo

1. Everzwijnbad Play Forest – Forest Pastures loop from Oud-Heverlee

2. Tomberg Hill and Bench – Tomberg Summit — Bench and Gazebo loop from Sint-Joris-Weert

3. Tomberg Hill and Bench – Tomberg Summit — Bench and Gazebo loop from Vaalbeek

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