Lubbeek among hiking trails, nature and culture

Lubbeek among hiking trails, waterways and local history

Lubbeek combines varied landscapes with tangible traces of local and regional history. Those looking for a holiday apartment can make their preferred daily rhythm the starting point for planning their trip: are long walks, observing nature, historical themes or art the main focus? In Lubbeek, you can discover different areas of interest without limiting your trip to a single activity.

Hiking through valleys, fields and reed beds

The “Hagelandse Heuvels en Valleien” hiking trail network runs through Lubbeek. The De Spichtwandeling offers a specific example: an orange-marked variant is 4.5 km long and leads through reed beds with open stretches of water. Clumps of purple moor grass attract many insects and birds there. The hike is connected to Lubbeek town hall, Gellenberg 16, 3210 Lubbeek. If you prefer a shorter loop, you can take this 4.5 km route into account when planning your day.

The Werveldtwandeling offers a different perspective on the landscape. It leads through sunken lanes, broad arable fields and fields bordered by woods. The Molenbeek valley is also home to the rare banded demoiselle. This means Lubbeek offers not only stretches of trail, but also specific natural details to look out for during a walk.

History and art along different routes

The Erfgoedleerpad passes five historic sites in Lubbeek. Its information panels are designed at children's eye level, something families can take into account when choosing a shared discovery programme. Local history also includes the parish church of Sint-Martinus and its walled cemetery, which is protected as a monument.

Tour Elentrik offers an artistic perspective. For this project, local and professional artists transform 20 utility boxes in Lubbeek into colourful works of art. The Mural Lubbeek can be found on the wall of Rusthuis St. Dominicus next to the “De Sleutel” service centre, Staatsbaan 124 in Lubbeek. Both examples showcase art in specific locations and complement the historic sites with a contemporary perspective.

Cycling route and historical context

The Lubbeek cycling route dedicated to the First World War includes five information panels about events during the first months of the war in the municipality. The route is 35.3 km long and can also be cycled in shorter sections. This allows you to decide whether to plan the entire route or combine individual sections with a historical interest. The Craywinckelhof provides another local highlight, inviting visitors to enjoy a tasting or guided tour in a historic setting.

When looking for accommodation in Lubbeek, it is therefore worth considering the combination of exercise, nature, history and art you want. A holiday apartment can serve as the base for a trip whose focus you choose entirely according to your interests: shorter hikes, observing the landscape, historical information, a cycling route or local art sites.

Further destinations for your research

For additional travel ideas, you can also include Ramillies, Grez-Doiceau, Aarschot, Bekkevoort, Ternat, Gooik, La Hulpe and Walhain in your research.

For the broader travel overview: Brabant.