You can start the Wijerstrail wherever you want! Choose one of the stage stops or set your own departure and end point. We will give you some alternative stage stops and tips:
Public transport
- Are you travelling by train? Then it is best to leave from Bokrijk (Genk) or ZLDR Luchtfabriek (Heusden-Zolder). These stages are located near the train station. The stations Diepenbeek and Zonhoven are also close to the Wijerstrail.
- By bus? A bus stops at every stage.
By Car
By car you can park for free in several places. You can find all parkings on the trail map.
Distances between hotspots
| Domein Bokrijk | Domein Kiewit | 3,4 km |
| Domein Kiewit | Heidestrand | 9,9 km |
| Heidestrand | Abdij van Herkenrode | 8,8 km |
| Abdij van Herkenrode | Domein Bovy | 8,4 km |
| Domein Bovy | Kasteel Meylandt | 9,8 km |
| Kasteel Meylandt | ZLDR Luchtfabriek | 6,2 km |
| ZLDR Luchtfabriek | De Plas Kelchterhoef | 14,9 km |
| De Plas Kelchterhoef | Hengelhoef | 7,1 km |
| Hengelhoef | Holsteenbron | 5,4 km |
| Holsteenbron | C-mine | 10,4 km |
| C-mine | De Maten | 4,1 km |
| De Maten | Rooierheide | 7,8 km |
| Rooierheide | Demerstrand | 6,2 km |
| Demerstrand | Bokrijk | 7,6 km |
The Wijerstrail in 6 day stages
- Heidestrand (Zonhoven) - Bovy domain (Heusden-Zolder): 17.2 km
- Bovy Domain (Heusden-Zolder) -ZLDR Air Factory (Heusden-Zolder): 16 km
- ZLDR Air Factory (Heusden-Zolder) - Kelchterhoef (Houthalen-Helchteren): 15.7 km
- Kelchterhoef (Houthalen-Helchteren) - C-mine (Genk): 22.1 km
- C-mine (Genk) -Demerstrand (Diepenbeek): 18.1 km
- Demerstrand (Diepenbeek) - Heidestrand (Zonhoven): 20.9 km
Would you rather compose your own stages? That's possible!
You then choose where you start and end. Using the map below, you can plan your own route using the handy junctions. Need more details? Then use the online node planner. This way you can see the distances between the junctions and you can even adjust the route to your liking.
If you want to plan your own stages, the trail map (€8) is a handy tool. You can order it online or buy it at the tourist offices of De Wijers.