Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

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Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

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Roofridders Trail – Affligem Abbey loop from Hekelgem

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6.25km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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81 m

Gasthof De Brouwerij and Abbey Museum

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Gasthof De Brouwerij in Affligem is a cozy place known for its hospitality and good cuisine. It offers a menu of Belgian and European dishes, and is a popular choice …

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2.01 km

Roofridders Trail

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Very nice walk through nature reserve (GNOP) with a platform path through the dry Koey pond. Also mentions Koudenbeek valley walk.

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2.58 km

Koudenbergbeekvallei

Forest

4.99 km

Pink Chapel with Mural

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So special, a pink chapel with a beautiful mural!

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5.94 km

Chapel in the abbey wall

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The small chapel disappears into the large abbey wall.

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5.98 km

13th-century Bospoort

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Beautiful area for walking!

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5.98 km

The grocer of Affligem is a shop for people who are looking for and love healthy products and beautiful gifts made with love for people and nature.
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.
(dekruideniervanaffligem.be)

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6.14 km

Affligem Abbey

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The St. Peter and Paul Abbey owes its origins in 1062 to six knights who repented through the preaching of monk Wedericus of St. Peter's Abbey in Ghent. Through the …

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6.18 km

Affligem Abbey

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Affligem Abbey:
* The Abbey of Affligem is considered the most impressive abbey foundation of the Benedictines in the Low Countries.
* The abbey was probably founded in 1062 by …

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6.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.69 km

1.11 km

942 m

317 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.55 km

917 m

364 m

315 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

9°C

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Comments

February 26, 2022,Roofridderspad - Affligem

A sunny day. A nice walk. This time the Roofridderspad in Affligem. Not too long, but strenuous. The wet weather of the past few weeks and the recent storms caused all kinds of obstacles. A good piece of advice, this walk is best done in a drier period. This way you avoid the much mud that we were confronted with. …

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