Pink Chapel with Mural – Living Hop Monument, Meldert loop from Meldert

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Belgium

Flanders

East Flanders

Pink Chapel with Mural – Living Hop Monument, Meldert loop from Meldert

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Pink Chapel with Mural – Living Hop Monument, Meldert loop from Meldert

02:41

10.4km

50m

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: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.52 km

Oudenhauwstraat Trail Between Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This street is one of the oldest streets in Affligem and has a rich history that goes back to the Middle Ages. The area around Oudenhauwstraat is full of historic …

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7.47 km

Koudenbergbeekvallei

Forest

7.87 km

Pink Chapel with Mural

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So special, a pink chapel with a beautiful mural!

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8.07 km

New Hop Field, Affligem

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A new hop field was also constructed along the Nedermolenstraat, in the direction of the abbey. Standing in front of this field, four rows of the 'Groene Bel' variety have …

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9.99 km

Living Hop Monument, Meldert

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A first ‘living’ hop monument was erected at the request of the
Heemkundige Kring De Faluintjes. It was unveiled on 2 September
2006 by Yves Leterme (then Prime Minister and …

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10.0 km

The current building was built in 1717 and surrounded by a wall that was demolished in 1965. A building already stood here in 1513, which was destroyed several times. In the garden there are 2 valuable centuries-old red beeches.

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10.1 km

Saint Walburga's Church - Meldert (Aalst)

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We can assume that a church or chapel was built here at this Frankish village square, in all probability by the first monks of Affligem when the abbey was founded …

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10.2 km

From forest to woods – information panels in the center of Meldert

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On these three panels you will get extensive information about Meldert, Affligem and surroundings. Reading this explanation in advance is an added value for your experience in this region.

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10.2 km

Meldert War Memorial

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The war memorial in Sint-Laurentiusstraat in Meldert commemorates the victims and veterans of the First and Second World Wars.
On the monument you can read the following text: ‘To the heroes of Meldert who fell for the fatherland.’

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.01 km

1.58 km

315 m

Surfaces