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Depart at the Moedermeule in Gelrode near Aarschot for a walk through the land of ironstone. You climb typical Hageland witness hills such as the Eikelberg in Gelrode and the Wijngaardberg in Wezemaal. Discover on both hills the traces of quarries where iron sandstone was mined. These stones were used in the construction of churches, presbyteries and other important buildings.
Difficulty level: Medium (67/100)
Length: 13.2 km
Duration: 02h38
Total ascent: 184 m
Maximal slope: 7.4 %
Average slope: 1.4 %
Net ascent: 0 m
Total descent: 184 m
Paved roads: 5.37 km (41 %)
Cobblestones: 116 m (1 %)
Car free roads: 7.88 km (59 %)
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The Eikelberg is one of the Diestiaans hills located on the edge of the Demer valley in the …
Charming chapel on the Eikelberg in Gelrode.
The road between Gelrode and Aarschot leads along the wooded 's Hertogenheide, just after the …
The most important natural values in Aarschot can be found in the complex 's Hertogenheide, …
In Atelier Mijn Wonderland I, Sofie de Leus, try to find a balance between the different …
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[WWI, 1920]
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[WWI, 1989]
On the Beekweg, past the buildings, an unpaved agricultural road leads sideways. The road makes a …
RouteYou Climb Code : E_3_d
Brigitt works on commission as an illustrator, designer set / theater costumes/ props; artist …
It is not known exactly how long wine grapes have been grown on the Wijngaardberg. However, today …
The start of the walk is at the Wezemaalplein, where you can also park your car. We leave along …
Already early in the Middle Ages, iron sandstone was quarried and we find traces of quarries. …
RouteYou Climb Code : E_5_d
This unpaved hollow road leads up the north flank of the hill and runs between several orchards. …
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