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De basiliek van Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Loop from Zichem

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De basiliek van Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Loop from Zichem

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October 22, 2021

De basiliek van Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Loop from Zichem

Moderate

02:24

9.27km

3.8km/h

60m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Bus stop

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19 m

St. Eustachius Church Zichem

Highlight • Religious Site

The church has a rare altarpiece by the Antwerp painter Jan Mandijn.

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4.29 km

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

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The basilica of Scherpenheuvel is the oldest domed church in the Low Countries and was consecrated in 1627 by the Archbishop of Mechelen, Jacobus Boonen. The church was elevated to …

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4.40 km

Scherpenheuvel Historic Water Well

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The well dates from 1632 and is largely built of the iron sandstone that is typical of the region. The well is located in a brick pavilion. Around 1800 the …

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8.53 km

Picnic Area with View of the Maagdentoren

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A picnic table was recently set up here. Some saplings were also planted in the area. A very nice place to rest during a walking or cycling trip with a view of the Maiden's Tower and nature.

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Maagdentoren Zichem

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The Maiden's Tower is the attraction of Zichem. On June 1, 2006, part of the fourteenth-century Maiden's Tower collapsed. A disaster, because the monumental keep could no longer be restored …

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8.97 km

Old Tollhouse 't Wit Peerd

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The oldest house in Zichem is on the market. It dates from 1617. Here the toll was collected for the transport of goods on the Demer.
In the facade are …

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9.06 km

Music Pavilion on Zichem Market Square

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On the ceiling of the kiosk you can read a quote from Ernest Claes.

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9.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

3.21 km

1.01 km

764 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

1.94 km

1.85 km

1.10 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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De basiliek van Scherpenheuvel – Maagdentoren Loop from Zichem

St. Eustachius Church Zichem

Basilica of Scherpenheuvel

Scherpenheuvel Historic Water Well

Picnic Area with View of the Maagdentoren

Maagdentoren Zichem

Old Tollhouse 't Wit Peerd

Music Pavilion on Zichem Market Square

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