At the end of the 18th century, the flatter parts of the so-called Kesselberg consisted mainly of heathland. On the Ferraris map (1777) the area is mentioned as 'Vlierbeekse heide'. The surrounding slopes were already forested at that time. This was the case for most of the Lindenbos and the steep slopes east of the main avenue in the Chartreuzenbos, the northern slope towards Holsbeek and the current Kesselberg. The heath was later converted into agricultural land, later a large part of this area became birch fields and the western part of the Chartreuz Forest became forested.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 25, 2024

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Forest of the Carthusians
Where does the Chartreuzenbos get its name from? Very easy. Until the French Revolution, the area was owned by the Carthusian order 'les pères Chartreux'. At that time the area consisted mainly of heathland. Only later did it become wooded. Nowadays, the former heathland is recovering in a clearing in the middle of the forest. In the east and northeast of the domain, steep slopes form the transition to the Winge Valley.

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Peter 🥾🐾🌲

December 15, 2024

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Beautiful forest with variety, very pleasant walk through the different beautiful views that you find in the forest.

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2. Chartreuzenberg Vineyard – Path Through the Fields loop from Holsbeek

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3. View of Leuven from Kesselberg – Path Through the Fields loop from Linden

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1. Chartreuzenberg Vineyard – Path Through the Fields loop from Linden

2. Chartreuzenberg Vineyard – Path Through the Fields loop from Holsbeek

3. View of Leuven from Kesselberg – Path Through the Fields loop from Linden

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