Tremelo, Administrative division in Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Description
Tremelo is a municipality in Flemish Brabant, located in the northern part of Belgium near the city of Leuven. It is a quiet rural area with green spaces and small villages spread across the region.
History
Tremelo is known as the birthplace of Father Damien, a priest who devoted his life to serving people with leprosy in Hawaii. His work became widely recognized, and the town has honored his memory through local institutions.
Culture
The Damiaanmuseum presents the local story through collections documenting how this Flemish community has developed and changed over the centuries.
Practical
Cycling is a popular way to explore this area, and there are many routes and paths suitable for different skill levels. The region has good infrastructure for cyclists with clear trails and signs throughout the landscape.
Did you know?
The cycling academy here was founded by a legendary Belgian cyclist and serves as a training center reflecting the region's deep passion for the sport. Athletes and cycling enthusiasts from around the world come to train and learn at this facility.
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Le Grand Veneur
3.9 km
Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk
2.3 km
Pater Damiaanmuseum
1.9 km
Kraeneveldhoeve
3.5 km
Sint-Jan Baptistkerk
4.2 km
Torenmolen, Betekom
5.5 km
Damiaanbrug
2.5 km
Kruisheide
1.3 km
Kasteel Regahof
3.6 km
Antitankgracht Haacht
3.5 km
Werchter bridge
2.6 km
Beltmolen, Betekom
5.1 km
Kasteel Fonteyn
886 m
Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk
2.4 km
De Oude Kapel, Grootlo
2.4 km
Pommelsven
3.9 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Bijstandkerk
81 m
Sint-Annakerk
3.5 km
Sint-Annakapel
3.1 km
Mariakapel
1.9 km
Kasteel van Schriek
4.9 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Bijstandkerk
3.9 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekapel
2.4 km
Botermolen van de Bonte Os
3.5 km
Sint-Alfonsius de Liguorikerk
6.2 km
Sint-Adrianuskapel
2.7 km
Hanewijkbrug
2.5 km
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Hallekapel
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