Over historic routes from Wijnendale Castle to the pottery town

From the castle domain in the Wijnendale forest to the historic city center of Torhout, you walk along paths that have been shaped for generations by footsteps, hooves, and wooden carts. Here you literally walk through time, along paths that existed before De Ferraris had his famous maps surveyed.

The tranquility of the greenery goes hand in hand with traces of history. The castle, the old stone roads, and the impressive city buildings tell stories of power, trade, and the link between countryside and city. Along the way, there are tempting places to eat and rest, just like in the time of De Ferraris, when travelers and soldiers found food and shelter here.

Whether you come to enjoy the silence, to discover the rich heritage, or simply to get lost in the landscape: this journey invites you to look, listen, and feel how the past and present flow into each other.