Discover Wechelderzande

Wechelderzande showcases the Kempen from a varied perspective: in the Visbeekvallei, marshes, forests, heathland, bog myrtle areas, ruderal areas and grassland alternate. There are also hikes with different starting points, historic details in the village and destinations offering family-oriented experiences. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Wechelderzande can therefore easily match their preferred travel rhythm with their choice of activities.

Nature between stream valley and woodland trails

The Visbeekvallei is a typical stream valley of the Kempen. Its landscape is defined by the alternation of habitats: damp marshes are followed by patches of woodland, heathland, bog myrtle areas, ruderal areas and grassland. In the area, nature was restored, among other things, through Natuurpunt Lille’s LIFE Visbeek project in order to attract more plants and animals. For visitors, this creates a natural area that they can get to know from different perspectives while hiking.

Several trails make the surroundings accessible. The Blommerschot hike starts at Sint-Amelbergakerk, Heymansstraat 1, 2275 Wechelderzande. It runs along the Blommerschot area in the village of Wechelderzande, on the border with Malle. Those who prefer a hike along woodland trails will find a 7.7-kilometre option in Wechelderzande with the Boswandeling. The exact route length is a useful factor for planning your day.

Hikes, art and historic traces

Tour Elentrik also offers its own walk through Wechelderzande. The Wechelderzande walk starts at Hof d’Intere, Pastorijstraat 2, 2275 Wechelderzande. This gives you a choice of different starting points and themes: the Blommerschot hike focuses on the landscape around the village and the border with Malle, while the Tour Elentrik walk starts at Hof d’Intere. Which option is more suitable depends on whether you would rather focus on nature or on discovering the village.

Sint-Amelbergakerk is not only a starting point for the Blommerschot hike. The church contains paintings by Theodoor Boeyermans, Cornelis de Vos and M. Coxie. Hof d’Intere was built in 1649 by the lord of Wechelderzande, the squire Jan de Proost, also known as Johan de Proost. New entrances through the fortification to Hof d’Intere are planned on the east and west sides for cyclists and pedestrians.

Further distinctive details can be found at Den Hert and the Achtzalighedenboom. Den Hert is a former coaching inn; two monumental lime trees stand in front of the building. The Achtzalighedenboom is a multi-stemmed Scots pine that once had eight main branches. The oldest annual ring of this tree was formed in 1824. Details like these provide additional points of interest during a walk without requiring you to devote the entire day exclusively to one attraction.

Destinations for different day plans

The Toverstad outdoor area includes a pirate ship and the Speelstad Express. At the entrance to Mega Speelstad, there is a spacious, free car park as well as bicycle parking. This information may be useful when planning an outing by car or bicycle. At the same time, there is room to combine the visit with a hike, a church visit or a walk through Wechelderzande.

Choose the right accommodation in Wechelderzande

When looking for accommodation in Wechelderzande, it is worth first deciding how you want to structure your day. For a trip involving longer nature experiences, the 7.7-kilometre Boswandeling offers a clear basis for planning. Those who want to discover several local details can take the starting points at Sint-Amelbergakerk and Hof d’Intere into account. A holiday apartment or holiday home is then primarily of interest as a personal base for the activities you have selected. When choosing, check which location and type of accommodation suit your own pace, your excursion plans and the composition of your travel group.

For further orientation: Gierle.

For the overarching travel overview: Lille.