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The Grote Nete, roughly speaking, marks the transition to the Kempen region. This rain-fed river flows through a diverse landscape with vast marshlands, sandy grasslands, and mixed forests. The Grote Nete valley includes the Grote Laak, Kleine Laak, Rode Laak, Wimp, Herselt Loop, and Zaartloop. Source and more (with hiking tips) at https://www.landschapsparkdemerode.be/vallei-van-de-grote-nete

The shortest route, and the fastest too, from Aarschot to Herentals... The Route, as they say here...

To serve the many brickworks in the area, Railway Line 29, connecting Leuven, Aarschot, and Herentals, was constructed in 1862, thus putting the brickworks village of Ramsel on the railway map. The old railway bed is now a cycle path and part of the Kempen-Hageland route.

In the heart of Herentals stands the Cloth Hall, the most important witness to Herentals' rich past. The building was built in the early fifteenth century by wealthy wool weavers and cloth makers to conduct their trade. In 1512, the building was almost completely destroyed by fire. Reconstruction was completed in 1534. Over the years, the town hall has undergone numerous repairs and renovations. The last major renovation took place in 2010. The Cloth Hall is a simple, rectangular building. The tower is approximately 35 meters high. Since the mid-sixteenth century, a carillon has hung in the belfry. The fifty bells together weigh almost four tons. The carillon is still played regularly. The oldest sources refer to the building as the "gulden huys," "meethuys," or "loothuys." Around 1430, the building was officially given the name "town hall." Since 1998, it has officially been called the Cloth Hall. The belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cloth Hall now serves a socio-cultural purpose, regularly hosting exhibitions and concerts. During exhibitions, the Cloth Hall is freely accessible. The belfry is not open to the public. Source: https://www.herentals.be/lakenhal

The Zandpoort gate was first mentioned in 1402. The facade is clad in Gobertange limestone. Inside, a large amount of local iron ore was used. In 1643, the gate was thoroughly restored and rebuilt, giving it a flat exterior facade in a sober Renaissance style. The last restoration dates from 2007. Source: https://www.herentals.be/zandpoort

Le Paige Castle dates from 1892 and incorporates elements from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. The interior features hints of Art Nouveau. The castle includes an arboretum. The complex is called Domaine Le Paige, a reference to the Le Paige family who long owned it.

Beautiful church in Hallaar or Halder for the inhabitants...