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Wezemaal, Belgium

Hike through the orchards of the Wijngaardberg

02 May 2021

Located in the commune of Rotselaar, the Wijngaardberg is a nature reserve. It features orchards, small vineyards, forests, and pastures. A pleasant mix that creates an unusual landscape to discover in all seasons.

Hiking in Wijngaardberg

Just 30 minutes from Brussels, this hike is perfect for getting some fresh air on a sunny day. The varied landscapes offered by the Wijngaardberg hike will transport you to another world for a moment.

Wijngaardberg forest in winter with snow
January 2021
Wijngaardberg forest in spring trees with light green leaves
May 2021

Discover the Flemish vineyards of Wijngaardberg

The starting and ending point of the hike is in the forest, where you will find a small parking area accessible from the N19. Once your boots are on (which are necessary if it rained recently), we begin our hike. The first straight line is steep and requires some effort to reach the plateau. Once at the summit, you can see the first vineyards on the right. They are a minority along the route but make the region famous.

wijngaardberg

To learn more

If you wish to delve deeper into the subject, there is the Hageland Visitor Centre. Wine tastings are organized there, and a small shop will allow you to leave with one or two bottles of regional wine.
 

📍 Address • Kerkstraat 6, 3111 Wezemaal (Rotselaar)
ℹ️ All information can be found on the website of the tourism office of the Flemish Brabant.

Explore the orchards of Wijngaardberg

Continuing our journey to the left, we take the small paths through the apple orchards. In spring, the orchards are colored with a pale pink with the blossoming of various fruit trees. A special moment to discover the Wijngaardberg, straight out of a fairy tale.

wijngaardberg - Daughter walking in the rows of apple trees under the snow
Wijngaardberg - Close-up apple blossom flower with stormy sky
wijngaardberg - Daughter walking in the rows of apple trees through the flowers

Four-legged encounters at the Wijngaardberg

On a slope of the Wijngaardberg, we cross a few four-legged companions who graze peacefully in the pastures. This gives access to a viewpoint over the neighboring hill.

White sheep Wijngaardberg
Hiker red jacket wanting to pet a small pony at Wijngaardberg

The loop ends by following the orchards between moorland and forest. If you are quiet and calm, you might see some curious birds on the bushes.

Pins from the ground at Wijngaardberg
Couple kissing in front of the orchards of Wijngaardberg - Drone photo

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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🗺️ Itinerary • You can find our GPX track here or follow the different waypoints (6-605-61-63-62-604-6)

🅿️ Parking • Take the entrance at the bus stop Wijngaardberg on the N19. You can find the exact parking coordinates by clicking here.

🔎 More info on the sites of the Flemish Brabant or Natuurpunt.

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