Around 1775, Abbot Ildephonsus Van den Bruel (1772 – 1792) engaged Laurent-Benoît Dewez (1731 – 1812), an architect in the service of Charles of Lorraine, the governor of the Southern Netherlands. He was commissioned to develop a plan for the construction of a completely new abbey, in which all existing structures would make way for contemporary buildings in neoclassical style. The abbot's quarters, outside the church, are the only part that Dewez was able to have built (1776). Source and more information at abdijvanvlierbeek.be/virtueel- Visit/nieuw-abtskwartier/

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December 26, 2025

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The restoration of the new abbot's quarters is complete, and you can now continue your walk to also see the special old abbot's quarters next to it (to the east). After that, you can cross over to the beautiful walled gardens with fruit trees and, passing the sheep along the old cloister, emerge between the church and the guesthouse.

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1. View of Leuven from Kesselberg – Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain loop from Holsbeek

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2. Bridges in Lindenbos – Vlierbeek Abbey loop from Leuven

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3. Vlierbeek Abbey – Negenbunders Trail loop from Kesseldal

7.25km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. View of Leuven from Kesselberg – Kessel-Lo Provincial Domain loop from Holsbeek

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