Station Walk Diest <> Molenstede

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12.2 km • Diest

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12.2 km

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Eddy & Rita

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Turnhoutsebaan 9, 3290 Diest, BE

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The route is fully signposted with nodes.

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This beautiful walk can be started at the Diest station. From there, it continues to Molenstede.

In Molenstede, one can see an artwork on the square in front of the church named 'The Good People of Molenstede'. According to a legend, the inhabitants of the hamlet Molenstede fished the statue of 'Our Lady of Diest' out of the Demer as it floated upright towards Diest.

Since 1488, 'The Good People of Molenstede' have had the privilege of carrying the statue in the annual procession in Diest. The Our Lady Guild, which originated from this custom, is the first known association of Molenstede.

This legend inspired this artwork. More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xhYGWUeLD3TidxAR8

Happy walking,
Eddy, Rita and Prinske

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