Elder creek walk

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11 km
143 m
02h12
Medium

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Last verified: 17 May 2025

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This walk starts near Vlierbeek Abbey in Kessel-Lo. For seven centuries, the abbey was the setting for the daily life of the Benedictine monks of Vlierbeek. This hike passes woods and meadows until you reach the Provincial Domain in Kessel-Lo. You pass through this beautiful domain which is a true paradise for children. In the domain you will also find eating and drinking facilities. On arrival you can enjoy a drink at the Abbey of Vlierbeek in tavern 'In Den Rozenkrans'.

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Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)

Length: 11 km

Duration: 02h12


Total ascent: 143 m

Maximal slope: 7.79 %

Average slope: 1.29 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 143 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 4.84 km (44 %)

Cobblestones: 276 m (2 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 6.32 km (57 %)

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Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Places of interest

        1. Kloosterdijkpad

          0 · POI

          The Kloosterdijkpad forms the beautiful connection between the provincial domain and the iconic …

          WK Punten
        2. Abbey of Vlierbeek - Westerpoort

          0 · Abbey
          The abbey of Vlierbeek was founded in 1125 and was rebuilt until 1796. It was founded by the …
          Landelijke Gilden fiets-, wandel- en autoroutes
        3. Vlierbeek Abbey

          1 · Abbey
          Vlierbeek Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey to the north-east of Leuven in Belgium, in the …
          Wikipedia
        4. Funerary Heritage - grave Alberdingk Thijm

          0 · Cemetery
          After his marriage, Alberdingk Thijm settled in Louvain and began writing a work on the history of …
          Blauwkruikje
        5. Funerary heritage - grave J.-E. Vliebergh

          0 · Cemetery
          Grave of Jan Emiel Vliebergh (24 January 1872 – 6 January 1925) was a Flemish lawyer and …
          Blauwkruikje
        6. Abbey.

          0 · Abbey
          in 1827, the abbey's church became the center of the newly founded parish of Kessel-Lo.
          Blauwkruikje
        7. Cemetery Vlierbeek Abbey

          0 · Cemetery
          In 1125, Duke Godfrey I the Bearded donated one of his domains to the abbey of Affligem, with the …
          Blauwkruikje
        8. Abbey of Vlierbeek (Kessel-Lo)

          1 · Abbey
          Wagon house, dwellings for the servants (now Estaminet De Rozenkrans).
          Blauwkruikje
        9. Vlierbeek Abbey Domain

          0 · POI
          The abbey of Vlierbeek is located northeast of Leuven. To the south it borders Negenbunders and …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        10. Cobblestone slope Meesberg (Chartreuzenberg)

          0 · Cobblestone
          Long slope with a cobblestone section halfway. Maximum gradient 10%. A real classic for many …
          Gert Pelgrims
        11. Chartreuse (part 2)

          0 · Slope
          nyte
        12. Meesberg

          1 · Slope
          Meesberg

          RouteYou Climb Code : E_4_d

          • Length : 0.49 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        13. Noord-Meesberg

          0 · Slope
          Noord-Meesberg

          RouteYou Climb Code : E_3_d

          • Length : 0.9 km
          Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
        14. Zounk

          0 · Climb

          If you want to asses your skills and level as a Mountainbiker,... try this.

          Wim Verhaert
        15. Gate of Attenhoven Castle

          0 · POI
          Gate of the former Attenhoven Castle, on the pediment dated ANNO 1664. Brick construction with …
          Onroerend Erfgoed Vlaanderen
        16. Brewery De Vlier

          0 · Brewery
          Brouwerij De Vlier was founded on 10 March 2008 by Marc Andries, engineer in chemistry and …
          Wikipedia
        17. Art route IGCS: Atelier Issasart

          0 · POI

          Low thresholds, cheerful drawing assignments and lots of useful tips and tricks... Isabelle …

          Toerisme Aarschot
        18. Kesselberg

          0 · Hill
          The 75-metre-high Kesselberg enjoys quite a bit of interest among hikers and nature lovers, thanks …
          Lannoo
        19. Play forest

          0 · Play woods
          Area: Kesselberg Owner: OCMW Leuven Access: 1 Jan - 31 Dec
          Bouwen aan groen speelweefsel
        20. Valley of Mercy

          0 · Play-ground
          Playground Genadedal is a small playground with 3 pieces of equipment and 2 football goals. This …
          Bouwen aan groen speelweefsel
        21. Kesseldal

          0 · Play-ground
          Playground Kesseldal is a large playground with 15 pieces of equipment, 2 football goals and 2 …
          Bouwen aan groen speelweefsel
        22. Avenue de l'Énmeilaan

          0 · Play-ground
          Playground Eénmeilaan is a medium-sized playground with 6 pieces of equipment and 2 football goals.
          Bouwen aan groen speelweefsel
        23. WP 1

          0 · POI

          Waypoint 1 (practice walk October 18, 2022)

          Pasar vzw
        24. Provincial Domain Kessel-Lo

          0 · Leisure Centre
          On the Brugbergpad, turn left and follow the Eenmeilaan on the left and a little further on the …
          Blauwkruikje
        25. Provincial domain of Kessel-Lo

          0 · Amusement Park
          The provincial domain of Kessel-Lo is a 100-hectare family park, which is embedded in the valley …
          Lannoo
        26. WP 4

          0 · POI

          Waypoint 4 (practice walk October 18, 2022)
          Pier

          Pasar vzw
        27. Peace Square

          0 · Play-ground
          Vredeplein playground is a small playground with 3 pieces of equipment and a petanque court. This …
          Bouwen aan groen speelweefsel
        28. Future path

          0 · Play-ground
          Playground Toekomstpad is a small playground with 3 pieces of equipment This playground is …
          Bouwen aan groen speelweefsel
        29. B&B 52

          0 · B&B
          tvl

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        Kloosterdijkpad
        Abbey of Vlierbeek - Westerpoort
        Vlierbeek Abbey
        Funerary Heritage - grave Alberdingk Thijm
        Funerary heritage - grave J.-E. Vliebergh
        Abbey.
        Cemetery Vlierbeek Abbey
        Abbey of Vlierbeek (Kessel-Lo)
        Vlierbeek Abbey Domain
        Cobblestone slope Meesberg (Chartreuzenberg)
        Chartreuse (part 2)
        Meesberg
        Noord-Meesberg
        Zounk
        Gate of Attenhoven Castle
        Brewery De Vlier
        Art route IGCS: Atelier Issasart
        Kesselberg
        Play forest
        Valley of Mercy
        Kesseldal
        Avenue de l'Énmeilaan
        WP 1
        Provincial Domain Kessel-Lo
        Provincial domain of Kessel-Lo
        WP 4
        Peace Square
        Future path
        B&B 52
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