Bevingen 20, 9400 Ninove
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Preview waypointsThis hike will introduce you to the impressive Neigembos. Don't be alarmed if you suddenly find yourself going up and down – the relief here ranges from 20 to 90 metres' difference. Step into a wonderful world of sunken lanes, stately oaks and burly beeches.
Before you leave, be sure to walk into this rural little chapel that was once a fully-fledged parish church. Perhaps a cross-shaped church stood here, picturesquely nestled on the hillside, as early as the 12th century. Along with 22 smaller chapels around it, it used to be a popular place of pilgrimage.
The slightly more than 70-hectare Neigembos, along with the Sonian forest and Halle forest, among others, once covered just about all of central Belgium. In this mixed oak and beech forest on the border between the Flemish Ardennes and the Pajottenland, you will find elevation differences from 20 to 90 metres above sea level. Some tough slopes await you here, then! The deep sunken roads have a distinct microclimate and are a pleasure to walk in. Especially in spring, when woodland hyacinths, lilies of the valley and wild garlic roll out their colourful carpets.
At node 15, you'll pass a fairytale boardwalk. Be sure to take a walk on it – it will give you the most beautiful Instagram photos!
As the smallest of sub-municipalities of Ninove, Neigem has a genuine moated castle with an old village square or meadow in front of it. It was mentioned as a 'castrum' as early as in the 12th-century charter. After a devastating fire, the castle was completely rebuilt last century.
Net voordat je de weer over de grens met Oost-Vlaanderen stapt, kan je van een ijsje smullen bij Hoeve-ijs Gooik. Op de boerderij, die vlak bij de Woestijnkapel ligt, proef je van verse bereidingen in verschillende smaken en kleuren!
Aan knooppunt 15 kom je langs een prachtig vlonderpad. Hier waan je je, midden in het bos, in een sprookje. Ideaal om meteen ook een mooie Instagramfoto te nemen!