Westouter: Discover its landscape and architectural history

When planning a trip to Westouter, you can focus on the landscape, architectural history or activities for children. Hellegatbos offers a nature experience, while Lijstermolen and Sint-Eligiuskerk represent different architectural styles and historical developments. There are also specific play facilities and routes, each with its own focus.

Landscape and routes

Hellegatbos lies on the slope of Rodeberg and covers about 52 hectares. It offers diverse natural scenery and sweeping views. In spring, wood anemones and wild hyacinths form a carpet of white and blue. If you particularly want to see them in bloom, plan your trip for spring.

The Tweebergenpad runs over Sulferberg and Rodeberg, whose vegetation is rich and diverse. From Westouter, the Tweebergenpad first leads over Sulferberg and Rodeberg. The vegetation on Sulferberg and Rodeberg is rich and diverse.

Windmills, church and pilgrimage

Lijstermolen in Westouter has been a protected monument since 29 October 2004. It is a wooden post mill with an open trestle and is used for milling grain. Both its specific design and its function as a grain mill shape the character of this structure.

Sint-Eligiuskerk began as a Romanesque cruciform church and developed into a Gothic hall church. It was badly damaged during the First World War; only the Romanesque tower remained relatively intact. While Lijstermolen is defined by its wooden construction and function as a grain mill, the church tells of the transition between two architectural styles and the consequences of war.

The Lourdesgrot, a pilgrimage site, is located at Rodebergstraat 23 in Westouter. It adds another religious site to the area's church architecture.

Play facilities and other experiences

The fully completed De Meersen project includes an adventure play area for children and teenagers. At Speelbos De Kosmos, tunnels and slides lead from a small playground to a play hollow; there are also numerous play features and an amphitheatre.

The treasure hunt “Dader gezocht in het Hellegatbos” lets children explore the area. As availability may change, check whether the treasure hunt is currently being offered before your visit.

The 700-metre-long Kabelbaan Cordoba connects Vidaigneberg and Baneberg. The facility was built in 1957 by Austrian Alpine specialists. From the Kabelbaan, you can enjoy views of Heuvelland and the vineyards of Entre-Deux-Monts.

The Entre-Deux-Monts Route is a free, educational walk of about 6 kilometres through and around the vineyards. Route details may change, so check them before setting out. The Entre-Deux-Monts wine range includes sparkling wines, white wines, rosé wines and fortified wines.

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