Round Hof van Laar - Katrienekesbrug (7,5km)

The Hof van Laar (in Zemst-Laar centre) has just been voted the best café in Zemst: http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/blpva_01717689

Of course, that should make you thirsty.

That is why this recreational walking loop formerly the natural beauty of Zemst-Laar and the Katriekekes bridge over the Laarbeek between Zemst and Mechelen-Hombeek, newly built by the Ships of Slow Roads Van Roey.
85% unpaved.
Once you have to cross the Laarbeek, which is only 30cm wide at that place (a sturdy bridge was built at that place, but a disgruntled farmer from Grimbergen removed it. No problem: You can easily cross it at that place.

Start and stop in Laar-centrum, with a closing in the Hof van Laar. Open from 11am (Sat. from 2pm); Tuesday and Wednesday crept in. Food and drinks from the top shelf.

Parking required: At the church or at the WIK cultural centre in the Spiltstraat.