In the shadow of St Rumbold's Cathedral, to the east side of Mechelen, is a magnificent meadow landscape that runs alongside the meandering Dyle. The lower Dyle valley is a ribbon of wildlife areas where you can unwind completely while walking or observing birds from one of the bird watching huts. This walk leads to the ‘Mechels Broek’ wildlife area, a green lung close to the city. You can walk there from the centre along the peaceful Dyle path.
Terrain and accessibility
Depending on the season, wear suitable footwear (muddy paths). The paths in the wildlife area are not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers and buggies.
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- Length: 11 km
- Starting place: Visit Mechelen, Vleeshouwersstraat 6, 2800 Mechelen
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Walking circuit Muizen A stone’s throw from the city centre are large expanses of meadowland: the Lower Dyle Valley. Walking Circuit Hombeek This route takes you to the west of Mechelen, where the River Zenne meanders through the rich green countryside. 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.
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