Regionaal Landschap Rivierenland together with the municipalities of Lier, Nijlen, Putte, Berlaar and Heist-op-den-Berg propose the Pallieterland walking area.
Discover the Nete valley, beautiful nature reserves, ancient forests, typical farms, bunkers and fortresses from WWI and much more.
A practical walking map shows 33 unique walking circuits on the edge of the Antwerp Kempen, including 16 on the Lier-Koningshooikt territory.
Below are a few of the highlights from this walking brochure:
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Brede Zeyp - Koningshooikt Koningshooikt is the walking garden of Lier. You can enjoy walking on the slow roads in the greenery. The Brede Zeyppad is a very pleasant, 6 km walk. Start at the Fortress of Koningshooikt. |
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Pallieterpad Discover this nature walk of 5.5 or 12 km in the Lierse polder, a beautiful piece of nature along the Nete between Lier and Duffel. All the roads are paved and therefore suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. At the junction of the Grote Nete and the Kleine Nete, you will find a commemorative plaque in the grass for Felix Timmermans. This walk starts and ends at the Zimmer Museum. |
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Anderstadpad This nature walk (8 km) runs through the Anderstad nature reserve, which consists of former fluvial meadows that are now largely under water. It is a paradise for more than 200 bird species. The walk starts and ends at De Mol car park, Aarschotsesteenweg. |
The Brede Zeyp is a pleasant forest for walks, located in the Koningshooikt district.
