Kruidtuin - Botanical Garden – Bruul loop from Mechelen

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Kruidtuin - Botanical Garden – Bruul loop from Mechelen

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Kruidtuin - Botanical Garden – Bruul loop from Mechelen

01:11

4.67km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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1.54 km

Basilica of Our Lady of Hanswijk

Highlight • Religious Site

The baroque pilgrimage church is a design by Lucas Faydherbe. It is one of the first domed churches in the Low Countries. The dome was planned even higher, but the …

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1.59 km

Kruidtuin - Botanical Garden

Highlight • Natural

A city park with a rich past. This green oasis has served as a garden for the commandery of Pitzemburg since the Middle Ages. An English landscape garden was created …

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1.65 km

Kruidtuin Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

A place where young and old can connect.
A fun corner in the Botanical Garden.
Here, kids create a delicious experience.

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2.01 km

Commandery of Pitzemburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Pitzemburg Commandery was founded in 1200 by the 'Order of the Hospitallers of Our Lady of the Germans in Jerusalem', created during the Crusades. Nothing is known of the first …

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2.06 km

Fonteinbrug

Highlight • Bridge

Fountain Bridge to the fountain that was once located near the bridge. Gothic bridge built in 1371; originally consisting of three pointed arches and battlements, which were replaced by iron …

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2.35 km

Bruul

Highlight • Settlement

The shopping street of Mechelen

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3.05 km

Molenhuis

Highlight • Cafe

At the turn of the 13th to the 14th century, Mechelen was given a new, definitive city wall, which coincides with the current ring road. During this period, in 1304, …

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3.15 km

Fulling Mill and Sluice House

Highlight • Monument

At this location, the Dyle crosses the old city walls. In the 15th century, an impressive complex with 7 water mills demanded here at Zandpoortvest. These were of great importance …

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4.67 km

End point

Parking

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