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Arenberg Castle and the Arenberg Watermill

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Arenberg Castle and the Arenberg Watermill

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Arenberg Castle and the Arenberg Watermill

Name: Arenberg Castle and the Arenberg Watermill
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Location: Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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February 23, 2025

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The first mention of a castle dates from 1371 when it was a heavy keep built by Rasse de Grez, also known as Raes van Graven, a knight who lived …

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February 23, 2025

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The watermill at Arenberg Castle was probably rebuilt around 1636 on a watermill site known before 1286, which was then equipped with two waterwheels. Major repairs were carried out on …

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February 10, 2025

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The lords of Heverlee built a first castle here in the 14th century. From the beginning of the 16th century, the current castle was built in Renaissance style. In the 19th century, it was extensively renovated in neo-Gothic style. In 1921, the castle became the property of the University of Leuven, which at that time was struggling with an acute shortage of space in the city.
This green area on the edge of Leuven is still owned by the KU Leuven today. It is the campus for Science and Technology.
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1. Arenberg Castle Park – De Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from Heverlee

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2. Wooden bridge over the Dijle – Arenberg Mill loop from Janseniushof

6.84km

01:45

20m

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

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3. Park Abbey – Arenberg Castle loop from Great Beguinage

13.6km

03:32

80m

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

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Elevation 70 m

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Saturday 24 January

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Arenberg Castle and the Arenberg Watermill

1. Arenberg Castle Park – De Doode Bemde Nature Reserve loop from Heverlee

2. Wooden bridge over the Dijle – Arenberg Mill loop from Janseniushof

3. Park Abbey – Arenberg Castle loop from Great Beguinage

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