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De Wijers

De Wijers is a pond landscape to explore among water, woodland and shore paths. At Bokrijk, a cycling route crosses a pond and connects with an arboretum and rural architecture relocated from different parts of Flanders.

De Wijers
Photo by Paul Hermans Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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  • Bokrijk’s cycling platform crosses a pond with the water at eye level.
  • Paths link ponds, woodland and an arboretum.
  • Bokrijk’s rural architecture brings together historic buildings relocated from across Flanders.
De Wijers
Photo by Donarreiskoffer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
De Wijers
Photo by Donarreiskoffer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cyclists ride along Bokrijk’s water-level path through the De Wijers ponds.

Bokrijk brings together rural architecture, ponds and a waterside cycle route

At Bokrijk, near Genk, an open-air museum, an arboretum and a cycle path at water level let you choose between a cultural day out and a slow car-free escape.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026