Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Laakdal

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Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Laakdal

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Averbode Abbey – Averbode Abbey loop from Laakdal

00:54

15.6km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.49 km for 56 m

After 11.2 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.75 km

Langven (Averbode Forest & Heath)

Highlight • Lake

Ideal place to take a seat on one of the benches near the Langven and enjoy the view.

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4.55 km

Afspanning Den Eik

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Afspanning Den Eik, gateway to the Merode area, is located on the border of Averbode and Laakdaal. It is a very interesting place to start or make a stop on …

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5.20 km

The Moment Experience Center Abbey of Averbode

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When it's time to indulge in a meal with a view of the abbey church, Moment is the right time...

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5.52 km

Gate Halls

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This building has been given the name 'Poortzals Antwerp - Limburg - Brabant'. This building used to be a horse stable for the ebeozekers (16th century).
This building was completely …

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5.61 km

The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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6.10 km

Averbode Abbey

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The Abbey of Averbode was founded in 1135 on the initiative of Arnold II, Count of Loon.

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6.31 km

Cycle Path from Gerhagen to Lekdreef

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice quiet cycle path through nature with a monastery with cafe on the southwest side.

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11.0 km

Gerhagen Forest Museum

Highlight • Rest Area

Since the last renovations, the forest museum of Gerhagen actually consists of two parts with separate managers. The museum itself is managed by the Werkgroep Ecologie Tessenderlo (WET) and that …

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