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Flemish Brabant

Oude Demer

Flemish Brabant

Oude Demer

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Oude Demer

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Cycling

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(5)

Road cycling

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(1)

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

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December 1, 2024

Hiking

Part of the Oude Demer. And that Oude Demer continues for a while. It flows through all kinds of locks and the like, and can actually be followed to outside …

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May 31, 2024

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The Demer flows past the city, but a part of the Oude Demer could not leave the city...

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August 22, 2026

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The newly reopened "Oude Demer" was actually the original Demer river. During the construction of the ramparts, the Demer was partially diverted to flood the deep defensive moats. A complex system of sluices and control structures (Grote Steunbeer/Saspoort) was built for this purpose, but the Demer still flowed through the city. However, when water pollution became severe in 1960, causing a significant stench in the city, the Demer was completely diverted and filled in within the city. 14 years ago, it was decided to reopen the historical main bed of the Demer.

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#3.

Citadel of Diest – City view loop from Diest

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00:57

40m

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

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

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