The Begijnenbeek valley is a nature reserve. It runs through areas such as the Gasthuisbos forest reserve and the Hermansheuvel, along meadows where even orchids occur in the spring. It also runs through the Halve Maan domain and - of course, see its name - through the beguinage of Diest. From there it goes to the Saspoort where it flows into the Demer.

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The Begijnenbeek starts in Meensel (from Meensel-Kiezegem, part of Tielt-Winge) and flows into the Demer in Diest. The Begijnenbeek also plays an important role in the historical story of Diest and often caused flooding.

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1. Webbekoms Broek Nature Reserve – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Molenstede

29.5km

07:42

210m

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2. Maagdentoren Zichem – Beguinage of Diest loop from Molenstede

23.3km

06:03

150m

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3. Kaggevinne Old Oak – Wooden Swing with a View loop from Assent

24.1km

06:17

180m

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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Tuesday 27 January

7°C

2°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Diest, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Begijnenbeek

1. Webbekoms Broek Nature Reserve – Maagdentoren Zichem loop from Molenstede

2. Maagdentoren Zichem – Beguinage of Diest loop from Molenstede

3. Kaggevinne Old Oak – Wooden Swing with a View loop from Assent

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