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The surrounding cemetery is enclosed by a low brick wall with a plinth and blue limestone covering slabs, above which is an iron gate with elaborate cast-iron columns. The western and eastern entrances are flanked by block pillars. The gravestones vary in both design and material, the oldest of which, primarily made of blue limestone, date back to the second half of the 19th century. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

Perhaps you've already spotted a small tower from afar, proudly rising above the greenery and the Rupeldijk. The tower belongs to Den Bocht Castle, situated in a bend in the Rupel River. However, this small castle wasn't the first structure on this site. A 16th-century map already shows two moated farms: De Bocht Farm and the old stone fortress Steendere, which some even believe dates back to Roman times. Remnants of this can be recognized as a large body of water just behind the Rupeldijk.

The Eglegem Pond covers over 43 hectares and was created in the late 1960s as a sand extraction pit for the construction of the E19 motorway. During the winter, large flocks of waterfowl settle here, including shelduck, tufted duck, pochard, gadwall, grebe, coot, and black-headed gull. Eco-friendly bank and roadside management is being implemented around the Eglegem Pond.

The Zennegat: intersection of water safety and nature development The Zennegat lies where the Zenne River, the Leuven-Dijle Canal, and the Dijle River meet. This flood control area guarantees safety in the surrounding area and protects valuable natural resources. Channels, mudflats, and salt marshes here provide an ideal habitat for various plants and animals.

Good connection between Antwerp Airport, Boechout and Lier

N.V. Brouwerij Moortgat, founded by Leonard Moortgat in 1871 (see the facade stone with the date and the mention of J.L. Moortgat/M.H. De Block), initially as a mixed family business, a farm with an accompanying vinegar and beer brewery. Due to the growing success of the brewery, where the first "Duvel" was reportedly brewed in 1927, the facility was expanded and renovated several times. Today, the brewery buildings are relatively recent, the oldest of which date back to the second quarter of the 20th century. (Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

An ideal place to stop for a drink or a snack. Note: closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Adjust speed: watch out for traffic from different directions (cyclists and pedestrians).