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Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Historic bridge

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Historic bridge

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Historic bridge

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

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DirkD

January 23, 2022

This old railway bridge was 'pimped' in 2020 by artist Tom, who specialises in murals with his company Qwallity. The artwork gives walkers the impression that you are looking at a train passing the bridge over the Demer. In times long past, the Boemelke transported pilgrims from Zichem station to Scherpenheuvel.
From the bridge itself, the illusion is created that you are looking over the Demer from a wagon window.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

March 10, 2024

On the steel bridge walls of the old railway bridge over the Demer, a train compartment is painted on both sides. The milled window openings offer a view of the painted train from the Demerdijk, where walkers can sit at the window.
(Public Space Database)

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 18, 2021

Bridges connect landscapes.
This old historical bridge also served as a railway bridge on the old 'IJzerenweg between Zichem - Scherpenheuvel' in times long past.
Now the bridge offers its services to cyclists and walkers to reach the other side.

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Elevation 60 m

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

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