Village of Impe – Castle The Castle loop from Lede

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Village of Impe – Castle The Castle loop from Lede

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Village of Impe – Castle The Castle loop from Lede

02:12

35.9km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.0 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.66 km

Village of Impe

Highlight • Settlement

In the center of the picturesque rural village of Impe you will find the Sint-Bavokerk, a Lourdes cave and the De Oude Molen inn.

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3.68 km

Saint Denis Church

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With the Marian Year (1954: 3rd part of the "Messages of Mary") a Lourdes cave was built.
The city council gave its permission to build the cave on the grounds …

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12.9 km

Market Square

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nice cafes with terraces

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12.9 km

Church Square, Sint-Lievens-Houtem

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21.0 km

Castle The Castle

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The castle symbolizes the glory of Herzele, an important area within the Land of Aalst. This fortification, of which important parts are still visible today, was built according to a …

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21.1 km

Beers with a unique taste, brewed with respect for tradition and environment and served with love. De Ryck Brewery is a traditional family brewery with a rich past, based on more than 130 years of craftsmanship and driven by passion.

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21.8 km

Gravel path between Herzele and Ressegem

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Very good to walk long path with fields on one side and a narrow forest on the other.

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29.0 km

Statue of Lucien Van Impe

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The statue "The Cyclist" in Mere is a tribute to Lucien Van Impe, the legendary Belgian cyclist who won the Tour de France in 1976. The statue was unveiled in 2016, exactly forty years after his Tour victory.

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