Vallei van de Itterbeek - blue - 4,4 km
The hiking area Vallei van de Itterbeek is surprisingly versatile and diverse. This hike takes you along both banks of the Zuid-Willemsvaart, which you cross via the footbridge.
Extensive description CloseThe hiking area is a place of contrasts with on one side the vast fields at the foot of the Kempens Plateau and on the other side the small-scale landscape of De Brand in Voorshoven. Hike along the charming villages of Opitter and Tongerlo or explore the Zuid-Willemsvaart. Let yourself be surprised by the many watermills or the beer brewing process in the brewery in Opitter. With some luck, you might spot the kingfisher or the yellowhammer, and in spring, De Brand can make you feel like you’re in a tropical rainforest as the mysterious tree frogs try to outdo each other with their calls. Agriculture, nature, and water alternate. KempenBroek at its best!
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Valley of the Itterbeek - Starting point Dorpsplein Tongerlo
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- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Slip hazard: the paths, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the way
- Camper parking at the starting point