ショーモン-ギストウ周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

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very beautiful lake. Must see

Genval Lake is an atmospheric spot with beautiful clear water, surrounded by stately old villas and shady trees. A picturesque path follows the banks, ideal for a walk along the rippling water.

The Tomberg is the second highest place in the forest (102 m). It is not a prehistoric burial mound (or tomb) as our ancestors thought, but a natural elevation, a dune mound that millions of years ago, together with the Mommendeel mound, actually protruded above the sea at that time. It is here that the illustrious forest court sat for hundreds of years. In the Middle Ages, every free man was in principle allowed to hunt without restriction in forests, meadows and swamps. The big exception were the free forests, the private forests of the dukes. Meerdaalwoud was such a free forest and hunting rights belonged exclusively to the Duke of Arenberg. At first the forest court was itinerant and justice was administered in the various villages. Later, a special building was erected here on the Tomberg for the court hearings. Later still, a hearing was held at Heverlee castle. The punishments were not lenient, but it is thanks to that forest justice that the forest still exists today and has not been sacrificed to the needs of the farmers and citizens in the area. The forest right came to an end with the arrival of the French in 1795. You can read this - and much more - at https://www.onroerenderfgoed.be/archeologische-fietstocht-heverlee

As befits a good Dijle path, this path is located on the Dijle. It partly runs over the Dijlestraat, which leads to the entrance of the De Doode Bemde nature reserve, through which the Dijle meanders elegantly. There is a warehouse of the Friends of Heverleebos and Meerdaalwoud (with information board about De Doode Bemde) and there was once a water mill and chemical factory. The street departs from the road to Sint-Joris-Weert (Neerijsebaan). There you will also find two bunkers from 1939 and an organic flower garden. If, conversely, you depart from the latter location (for example coming from the Sint-Joris-Weert station), there are several Dijle paths and routes through the nature reserve, with gates and often grazers.

The bench is partly broken, the gazebo is a bit outdated, but it remains wonderful under that tree with a view of heather and ferns. Especially at this time of year, this is a wonderful place for those who love quiet places full of ferns that strive to become the largest and have the most beautiful shades of green. Some of the small paths at the base of the hill are near small stretches of water with life. Those seeking peace and quiet come here outside busier periods to enjoy a jungle of ferns in a wonderful open space. The views from the paths below to the ferns on the hillsides demand beautiful photos.

The road around Lake Genval has just been re-asphalted on the Overijse side. No more bumps and holes, a real challenge for cycling...

There is a bit of variety on this hill in the forest...