Western play of light in the forest at sunset

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Park near the Grote Markt.

Attention: parking disc? Wednesday = market day!

Anyone who can enjoy a magnificent light display through the trees at dusk is in the right place. By departing from the heart of Westerlo, you can combine it with a meal beforehand or a concluding drink/coffee afterward.

It remains surprising how close nature, the lively center, and Kasteel de Merode are to each other. It is therefore not surprising that this walk takes you through the original hunting grounds of the aristocratic de Merode family.

A winding Nete, mighty avenues, authentic farms, winding paths along meadows, ... you will encounter them all. In a dry period, low walking shoes are sufficient for this varied terrain. But in wet weather, you certainly need high boots: you go through the Varenbroek and Herberg-Oost (! before point 27!)

Shortening is possible by cutting from pt 24 to pt 162. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

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