Along the Dijle, hill, forest, marsh and farm

Description

Park near the Dyle bridge in Rijmenam (point 24).

You start via the elevated gravel path along the Dyle, which gives you a beautiful view over the valley. Then you dive into the Pikhakendonk nature reserve towards Hever, along the old Dyle and over the Wees- and Leibeek. Although "donk" is a hill that protrudes above a low-lying river area, you will still need high hiking boots here, especially in wet weather. Drier forest paths, soggy meadows, and muddy tracks alternate towards Boortmeerbeek.

Once on your way towards Keerbergen, you encounter quiet asphalt roads with various farms. So a lot of variety, both in terms of terrain and vegetation, which only benefits biodiversity. Here and there you even spot war bunkers, now ideal housing for bats.

You finish just as you started: the elevated gravel dike along the Dyle. For catering, you need to leave the route to the village centers (Hever, Boortmeerbeek, Rijmenam). Dogs welcome on a leash.

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