Hombeeks Plateau to the west of Mechelen spans the former independent municipalities of Hombeek, Leest and Heffen. The Zenne meanders through this rich green countryside, making it the perfect place for exploring the area around Mechelen. You will be out of the historic city centre in no time. Stretch your legs, relax and enjoy the peace that descends over the Hombeeks Plateau.
Terrain and accessibility
Accessible for strollers and buggies, weather permitting
Practical information
- Standard route: 13 km
- Shortened version: 10 km
- Starting place: Visit Mechelen, Vleeshouwersstraat 6, 2800 Mechelen or Mechelen Station, Koning Albertplein 2, 2800 Mechelen
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Walking circuit Mechelen - Mechels Broek In the shadow of St Rumbold’s Tower, to the east side of Mechelen, is a magnificent meadow landscape that runs alongside the meandering Dyle in the lower Dyle valley. Walking circuit Mechelen – Den Battelaer Follow the water from Mechelen and you come to the aptly named ‘Drierivierenpunt’ (Three Rivers Point), for it is here that the Zenne, Leuven-Dyle Canal and the Dyle meet. Walking circuit Muizen A stone’s throw from the city centre are large expanses of meadowland: the Lower Dyle Valley.