Time travel on foot — historical walks in Flanders

It is a common believe that good things come in threes. The Three Musketeers, Cinderella’s Three Wishes, the Three Wise Men etc.



In Flanders, it is not just three good things. It's far better! We’ve packed three castles into today's route. So many places of interest and so close to Bruges – this hike… read more

This is one of the longer hikes but don't worry, you can easily choose to walk half of it – its route makes an elegant figure of eight.



Above all, this is probably the most historic hike in our Collection; it takes you back the farthest in time. Here in the Dommel Valley, neolithic farmers settled in… read more

You might think that Ypres conjures up thoughts of past war and devastation. But even though the city is a common symbol of the commemoration of the First World War, it offers so much more. You'll get to know some of its wonderful highlights on this relaxed walk.



Did you know that the city's history spans… read more

For the record: this Tour isn’t sponsored by Apple and it isn’t named after Steve Jobs. Instead, it’s named after Saint Jobs, also known as Judocus, Judokos, Joos, Jobst or, in

English: Joyce.



It is believed he was a Breton prince who lived in the 7th century and renounced all worldly things. He’s considered… read more

What a mix! Cultural landscapes, vibrant hedgerows, old dikes and abundant orchards, plus a chapel and a castle – what could be better?



In this part of the Meuse Valley, you can enjoy nature in all its glory as well as impressive historical and cultural sites. Walk through the centre of the small Maas… read more

This historical Tour is about a particularly special aspect of history and we’ve included several chapels and a large church along the route.



Even if you’re not a believer, it can be inspiring to learn about religious traditions that teach so much about the cultural history of the region and its inhabitants… read more

In a remote corner of Antwerp province, wander through the remains of an ambitious social experiment. The ‘Koloniën van Weldadigheid’ (Colonies of Charity) were intended to eradicate poverty by providing a new life in the countryside for the needy.



Between 1818 and 1825, a total of seven colonies were… read more

A hike through the Bos t'Ename begins and ends in the village after which the forest ('bos' in Dutch) was named. This adventure catapults you back 1,000 years into the past.



The hike isn’t far from picturesque Oudenaarde and its district Ename is known for beer, tapestries and cycling – and now also for… read more