De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Information board Het Trammeke loop from Zoerle-Parwijs

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Information board Het Trammeke loop from Zoerle-Parwijs

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De Merode Castle, Westerlo – Information board Het Trammeke loop from Zoerle-Parwijs

02:01

28.4km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Gravel path along the Grote Nete

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This is a very popular gravel strip, both for cyclists and walkers. Treat each other with due respect and enjoy nature.
With a bit of luck you can spot a number of herons.

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4.74 km

De Merode Castle, Westerlo

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The name De Merode has been linked to the history of the municipality of Westerlo for more than five centuries.
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old …

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4.98 km

View of Merode Castle and the Grote Nete

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Sand strip on the banks of the Grote Nete, which runs past the beautiful castle of the Merode. In wet weather it is very soggy here.

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14.2 km

Samanta's bos

Forest

23.5 km

Obeylekli Antinagels Grotto on the Corner

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It won't hurt to just take a look or take a break at this place.
There are some benches nearby.

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24.4 km

Bridge over the Grote Nete (Het Trammetje), Westerlo

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A very special location ... not so much the bridge but "Het Trammetje" = is a unique Lock system from a bygone era. Definitely think about it. How simple it can be sometimes ...

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24.4 km

Information board Het Trammeke

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Here you can read the history of Het Trammeke, an old dam system. For even more information, you can scan a QR-Code with your smartphone

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24.8 km

Westerlo's market square has the shape of an elongated triangle. This typical square shape, which occurs in many Kempen villages, points to a settlement of Frankish origin. There are still a number of stately imposing townhouses around the market square.

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