ズーアーセルのバイクパーク・トップ18

beautiful tourist tower

Fantastic singletrack to truly enjoy. Here you can see what to expect from the first section. The second section to the Achtzaligheden (Eight Beatitudes) is not included. This is the first section, approximately 1km: https://youtu.be/VQlDyiAYak0

The trail is designed to challenge mountain bikers of all levels. The trail is naturally constructed and offers a varied terrain with several technical sections including wooded trails, muddy sections, descents, and climbs. The route winds through the wooded landscape and uses local natural features such as hills, tree roots, rocks, and loose gravel paths.

For more than half a century, the Tourist Tower has stood at the highest point of Herentals. The current tower was opened in May 1985. The construction has 112 wooden steps that take you to a height of 22 metres. At the end of the climb, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the surroundings. On the highest floor is an orientation table where you can read the direction and distance to more than a hundred church towers. Some claim that in clear weather you can even see the spheres of the Atomium shining. Even more impressive than the view is the deafening silence that overwhelms you once you rise above the treetops. Be sure to take the time to not listen to anything for a while. There is a cafeteria at the bottom of the tower. You can also take a seat at the picnic benches that are outside on the sandy plain. You can also take lovely walks in the area around the Tourist Tower. Junctions 9, 12 and 94 of the Kempense Heuvelrug walking network are nearby. Cyclists will find the tower between junctions 14 and 90 of the cycling network of the province of Antwerp. Mountain bikers and horse riders will also find plenty to do in the woods. Opening hours 1 May to 30 September: every day from 10 am to 6 pm 1 October to 30 April: every weekend, during the Easter holidays and on public holidays from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January A visit to the tower for groups is also possible outside opening hours. For more information, send an email to toerisme@herentals.be. Cost 1 euro per person from four years old. Groups of 10 people or more pay 0.70 euro per person. Groups must book in advance with the tourist office.

You can climb this tower for 1 euro. You can also have a drink at this location in the middle of the woods. There is no table service but self service,

Beautiful tower that you can climb for a small fee from where you have a beautiful view above the trees. Here you can also quench your thirst.

Here you can see what you can expect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDP1CdC9yOA

40 meters high, the 24 meter watchtower protrudes above the Bosbergen. It was built on the occasion of the world exhibition in 1958 to put the city of Herentals with its unadapted environment in the spotlight. Today for our grandchildren it is still an experience to climb the 112 steps. In 1980 the tower was struck by a lightning strike and was closed for 3 years. Since 1985, many tourists can do justice to the Tourist Tower.