Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Wijngaardberg Iron-Sandstone Quarry

Wijngaardberg Iron-Sandstone Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wijngaardberg Iron-Sandstone Quarry

Hiking

5.0

(64)

Save

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

Save

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Tips

March 30, 2024

Hiking

There are a total of three iron sand quarries on the Wijngaardberg. One on the southern slope and two on the northern. In 1441, the oldest known mention of a …

Translated by

•

Karl

March 19, 2024

Hiking

Very nice sandstone quarry that was used at the time for mining ironstone. You often see this material in historic buildings such as churches in the Hageland.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Wijngaardberg Iron-Sandstone Quarry

4.7

(245)

1,197

hikers

#1.

Wijnmuur of Wezemaal – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Wezemaal

7.54km

02:03

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(39)

175

hikers

#2.

Wijnmuur of Wezemaal – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Wezemaal

13.6km

03:40

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.4

(25)

141

hikers

#3.

Wijngaardberg Nature Reserve – Wijnmuur of Wezemaal loop from Wezemaal

10.2km

02:46

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 90 m

Weather

Thursday 18 June

33°C

19°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Beech Forest

Vineyard Wall

Plas van Rotselaar (Ter Heide)

Moedermeule Windmill (Gelrode)

View of Gelrode from Eikelberg

Beninksberg

Wandelen door Kathedraalbos

Forest Path with Overhanging Trees

Insect Hotel on Wijngaardberg

Trappenklimmetje

Beninksberg Descent

Ijzerzandsteengroeve Wijngaardberg

Wijngaardberg Iron-Sandstone Quarry

#1.

Wijnmuur of Wezemaal – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Wezemaal

#2.

Wijnmuur of Wezemaal – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Wezemaal

#3.

Wijngaardberg Nature Reserve – Wijnmuur of Wezemaal loop from Wezemaal

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️