Legendary walking forest

According to legend, a shepherd was cured here in the 13th century after drinking from a spring. A chapel and a Way of the Cross were built to commemorate this. On the estate behind the chapel you will find a fen surrounded by vast heathland and dry sand ridges. This walking forest of approximately 10 hectares is a pleasant place to walk! You are welcome between sunrise and sunset

Role of Kempens Landschap

In 2009, our organisation purchased several plots in this forest, located on the border of Herenthout and Nijlen. This also allows the forest to be opened up by the municipality of Herenthout. In addition, disturbing caravans in the area were cleaned up, making the Kruiskensberg a lot more attractive. In recent years, Kempens Landschap purchased several adjacent plots in the neighbouring municipality of Nijlen to safeguard the area.

Translated by Google •

Wesley

June 3, 2025

Enjoy nature in a wonderful and peaceful way

Translated by Google •

Raf

July 20, 2025

Be sure to take a break on the terrace (or inside) at Café 't Kruiske (tkruiske.be/cafe-t-kruiske/).

"'t Kruiske gained its fame several centuries ago. The building, 't Kruiske, was actually a Kempen farm and was named after Kruiskensberg, a place of pilgrimage. The pilgrimage became a place of prayer for children's toothaches. Especially on Good Friday, many people came to the local Way of the Cross from the morning onwards to pray. The pilgrims of that time also drank water from the five wells representing the wounds of Christ. For centuries, the then resident of the small farm 't Kruiske sold beer and lemonade."

Translated by Google •

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

Details

Informations

Elevation 20 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 4 November

16°C

10°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See rides here

Take Me There

Location: Nijlen, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Bridge Over the Grote Nete

Kruiskenberg

Jaagpad Albertkanaal

Former Town Hall of Gestel

Kapel Onze Lieve Vrouw Troost der Bedrukten

Café 't Kruiske

Grobbendonk Watermill

Beschermde dorpskern Gestel

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Kleine Nete

Kruiskensberg Chapel

Dirt Path Along the Grote Nete

Scenic Gravel Path in Antwerp Province

Kruiskensberg Chapel

1. Hof van Rameyen – 't Schipke aan de Nete loop from Berlaar

2. F11 Cycle Highway Antwerp–Lier – Bridge Over the Grote Nete loop from Mortsel

3. Bridge Over the Grote Nete – 't Schipke aan de Nete loop from Beerzel

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️