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De Merode Castle, Westerlo
Hiking
4.9
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Cycling
5.0
(69)
Mountain biking
5.0
(34)
Running
5.0
(14)
Gravel riding
5.0
(10)
Road cycling
5.0
(3)
Tips
May 21, 2020
Hiking
The Kasteel de Merode is more than 600 years old and still inhabited by the Princes de Merode. The current resident of the castle is the young Simon de Merode. There are annual castle parties and events that attract a huge crowd.
Westerlo is not called "The pearl of the Kempen" for nothing.
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Best routes near De Merode Castle, Westerlo
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638
hikers
6.98km
01:46
20m
20m
Explore Westerlo's easy 4.3-mile (7.0 km) hiking trail, featuring castles, the Grote Nete river, and scenic nature reserves.
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201
riders
47.2km
03:11
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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159
riders
47.6km
02:48
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 20 m
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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h
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