Hemiksem
Photo © Toerisme Scheldeland
Hiking
The Rupel region is known for its brickyard past. However, not only bricks were produced here, but also the tileproduction belonged to the absolute world top in the beginning of the 20th century. Enough reasons to search for the remnants of this thrilling past through this walk in Hemiksem, the cradle of the Gilliot tiles.
Cycling
Around the 1960s the Rupel region was the centre of the brickyard industry. The soil is full of high quality clay, the perfect resource for world famous bricks, roof tiles and tiles. Everywhere alongside the Rupel you see traces of this fascinating history. Today the industrial sites come to life: from a special museum to amazing nature areas and the stage of Tomorrowland. In short: a cycling route full of surprises and thrilling stories!
Accommodation in Hemiksem
STROOM is the ideal opportunity to discover Hemiksem. Follow the Gilliot route to learn everything about the wonderful brickyard past of Hemiksem. Or cycle along the Brickyard route, which is full of surprises and amazing stories. You can spend the night in one of the beautiful accommodations in the area. Find the perfect place to stay through Vlaanderen Vakantieland!
Hemiksem is part of the cluster Rupel area. An excursion in the Rupel area and the Hombeeks Plateau is full of pleasant contrasts.
Do you want to enjoy nature, hike or cycle alongside the riverbank, discover museums and dine gastronomically? Then Tourism Rupel area and Hombeeks Plateau is the place to be.
General accessibility of Hemiksem
- Train station NMBS: Hemiksem
- There are sharing bicycles available at the train station, the Callebeek ferry, the Gemeenteplats, the border Varenstraat/Witte baan, residential care home Hoghe Cluyse, Depot Deluxe and the ferry/bus stop at the Arendweg. More information about the bike sharing system is available at www.donkey.bike.
- From Antwerp, you can take the Water Bus to Hemiksem and back