Wooden staircase in Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

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Wooden staircase in Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

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Wooden staircase in Neigembos – Hollow Way in Neigembos loop from Neigem

03:40

13.8km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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488 m

Hollow Way in Neigembos

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The slightly more than 70 hectare Neigembos once covered almost all of central Belgium, together with the Sonian Forest and the Hallerbos, among others. In this mixed oak and beech …

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1.08 km

Wooden staircase in Neigembos

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This 220-meter boardwalk through a quarry was constructed to bridge a height difference of 24 meters.

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2.36 km

Kelenbergstraat Countryside, Gooik

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A cobbled classic that runs undulating over the sloping Gooikse Kouters.
At the beginning of the Kelenberg you have a typical old farm, with white outbuildings, from 1908.

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11.8 km

Groebe in Neigem Forest

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There are four exceptionally well-preserved erosion channels or so-called grooves in the Neigembos. They are a unique biotope with rare plants and animals. The footpath has been reopened in one …

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12.0 km

Bench with a View of the Bluebell Forest

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Bench on the path between junction 15 to junction 13 and the stairs. Beautiful resting place.

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12.2 km

Dead wood is alive

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At this location in the Neigembos you will find several dead trees.
Dead trees are part of the living forest here.
Dead wood is very important for the forest ecosystem. …

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13.4 km

Our Lady Chapel, Bevingen

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In the green surroundings of this chapel there is a Marian park with 22 chapels, fifteen of which depict the mysteries of the rosary and the others the Seven Woes. …

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

4.20 km

3.37 km

1.20 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.94 km

4.02 km

1.73 km

1.70 km

997 m

454 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

March 24, 2022,GOOIK, Vlaams Brabant -Pajottenland

Departure: Dorpstraat in the center of Gooik. Beautiful hike: small paths, pollard willows, chapels, Neigembos..... To do at the end of the hike: enjoy a good beer at the cultural center De Cam, Dorpstraat 67 and visit the small museum of musical instruments upstairs old traditional.

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May 28, 2022,Pajottenland Gooik

The Pajottenland is the region between the language border, the Zenne, the Dender and the old Brussels-Aalst road. The landscape is slightly undulating and, although close to Brussels, the region has been able to retain its rural character. The walk takes you past some authentic folk cafes. The route also runs through the Neigembos, a remnant of the large Coal …

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