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Cafés on Leuven’s Grote Markt – Dijlepark loop from Leuven

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Belgium
Flanders
Flemish Brabant

Cafés on Leuven’s Grote Markt – Dijlepark loop from Leuven

Moderate

4.5

(2)

3

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Cafés on Leuven’s Grote Markt – Dijlepark loop from Leuven

02:08

8.10km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Groot Begijnhof

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Tweede Dijlearm

Lake

2

2.31 km

Cafés on Leuven’s Grote Markt

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Grand Café Notre Dame has an extensive menu and numerous suggestions with dishes that have been carefully composed.
Het Moorinneken is a restaurant/café also located on the Grote Markt. Named …

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2.47 km

The Kotmadam statue

Highlight • Monument

The eye-catcher on the Oude Markt in Leuven is without doubt the life-size bronze sculpture 'De Kotmadam'. The statue was inaugurated in 1985 in the presence of the then oldest …

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2.77 km

Saint Michael's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built between 1650 and 1666 in white sand and ironstone. The facade, with Ionic columns, pilasters and frieze, has the appearance of an altar.

The church was …

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3.35 km

Dijlepark

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The history of the Dijlepark is connected to the Dijle mills and a mansion that was built here in a street around the park.

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3.46 km

Dyle Mills

Highlight • Monument

The Dijlemolens are located in an area where several watermills once stood on the two arms/banks of the Dijle that come together a little further on (behind the Dijlepark).

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3.54 km

The Groot Begijnhof of Leuven, also known as Begijnhof Ten Hove, is a well-preserved and fully restored historic quarter of about ten streets in the south of the city centre, …

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3.76 km

Water Pump Groot Begijnhof

Highlight • Monument

Immediately stands out in the street scene. There are two lion heads on this pump.

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5.01 km

Arenberg Castle Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Arenberg Park is located around the Arenberg Castle. Various buildings, including the Saint Lambertus Chapel, the watermill and the agricultural institute, are located in the park. The Dijle meanders through the area, which is largely planted with trees.

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8.10 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.50 km

1.34 km

445 m

409 m

406 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

1.01 km

994 m

810 m

566 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

8°C

72 %

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