Ad's Path
Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ad's Path (Pad van Ad) is a hiking trail south of Leuven in Belgium that passes by a number of sculptures by artist Ad Wouters. Located fairly close to Brussels, it could make for a long outdoor daytrip if you want to get out of the city into the Belgian countryside. You can also travel along the path by bike if you prefer.
UnderstandAd's Path passes through the forests of Heverleebos and Meerdaalwoud for a total distance of 25 kilometers (shortcuts can reduce this to 16 kilometers).
PrepareAd's Path leads you through the forests south of Leuven in Belgium, with lots of interesting things to see and do nearby.
Get inLeuven, the nearest city, can be easily accessed by train, bus or car. If you're flying, Brussels Airport (BRU) is where you'll want to land: it's just 13 minutes away from Leuven by local train.
WalkThis itinerary begins on Naamsesteenweg, where the E40 motorway crosses over the road. Heading south, you'll see a path that begins on your right just after the viaduct.
Stay safe
Go nextLiked what you saw on Ad's Path and hungry for more? You'll be happy to know that there are a few more sculptures by Ad Wouters scattered around the area.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Ad's Path" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Traveler100, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons