Rebuilt eclectic country house designed in 1916 by architect Chrétien Veraart and surrounded by a park in landscape style, approximately 16 hectares, laid out from 1859; numerous old (sweet chestnuts …

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Charles-Lambert knight de Maurissens acquired the castle of Pellenberg at the beginning of the 19th century. The De Maurissens family is a noble family, whose roots lie in Switzerland. The oldest male member has held the title of knight since 1822. The current eclectic castle was built in 1916. In 1949, the castle and its park were sold to the Catholic University of Leuven.

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1. Koeboswandeling - Rood

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2. De Maurissens Castle – Koebos Nature Reserve loop from Lovenjoel

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3. St. Peter's Church, Pellenberg – Koebos Nature Reserve loop from Lovenjoel

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02:20

80m

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Elevation 100 m

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Wednesday 28 January

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-1°C

17 %

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De Maurissens Castle

1. Koeboswandeling - Rood

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