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Demer River

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

November 29, 2025

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In 1960, the Demer River disappeared from the center of Diest. The river had become an open sewer and regularly overflowed. But when the Demer was diverted around the city, Diest lost its beating heart. In 2006, the decision was made to bring the river back into the city center. The new Demer flows in the same place as the old one, but this time it runs cleanly and safely.
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May 20, 2025

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The Demer rises in Ketsingen, a sub-municipality of Tongeren, and meanders via 's Herenelderen (Riemst), Hoeselt, Bilzen and Hasselt to Diest. The river then meanders via Zichem and Aarschot to …

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Jeff S

January 11, 2026

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The Demer River provides meandering pleasure, from Limburg to Flemish Brabant...

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Bottesvijver / Footpath 153 – Fort Leopold loop from Diest

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Beguinage of Diest – Fort Leopold loop from Begijnhof Diest

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Averbode Abbey – Fort Leopold loop from Abdij Averbode

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06:37

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Saturday 16 May

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

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Demer River

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Bottesvijver / Footpath 153 – Fort Leopold loop from Diest

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