Tongerlo Abbey was founded around 1130, when a number of Norbertines from the Saint Michael's Abbey in Antwerp settled on the estate of Lord Giselbert of Castelré. The abbey came …

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Around 1130, Giselbertus van Castelre donated part of his land in Tongerlo to the Norbertines of the Sint-Michielsabdij in Antwerp with the intention of establishing an abbey there. To this day, the followers of Saint Norbert live, pray and work here.

The courtyard of the abbey is freely accessible every day and is well worth a visit.

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1. Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey – De Ster Junction loop from Westerlo

8.46km

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2. Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey – De Ster Junction loop from Westerlo

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3. Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – Tongerlo Abbey loop from Westerlo

19.7km

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Westerlo, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Entrance Abbey Tongerlo

1. Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey – De Ster Junction loop from Westerlo

2. Gatehouse at Tongerlo Abbey – De Ster Junction loop from Westerlo

3. Entrance Abbey Tongerlo – Tongerlo Abbey loop from Westerlo

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