Grootloon - brown - 1 km
From the syrup factory, you can follow the brown crosses to connect to the hiking route to Grootloon
Extensive description CloseBorgloon, once the headquarters of the counts of Loon, is surrounded by orchards, including many tall-stemmed fruit trees. Here you will also find rolling fields and wooded ridges. One moment you are hiking through medieval alleys and along the former city walls; the next, an endless landscape unfolds before you. Let yourself be enchanted by the village of Grootloon with its authentic surroundings. Few places in Haspengouw are as richly contoured. Along the way, you can enjoy panoramic views. The fact that the Romans already appreciated this place becomes clear when you hike in their sandal tracks along the route of the Roman Kassei.
All hikes pass by the 'doorkijkerkje' - Reading between the lines by the architect duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh.
If you want to learn more about the rich history of Borgloon, be sure to visit the experience centre GRAAF.
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Grootloon starting point Stroopfabriek
Practical info
Strollers
Public transport
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Hospitality
- dog park
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Beware of processionary caterpillars
- Risk of slipping: paths, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the route
- Camper parking at the starting point
- Post camping possible / bivouac area available