Canoe from Korbeek-Dyle to Heverlee

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dyle valley. The trip starts in Korbeek-Dijle and ends in Heverlee, just before the Arenberg Castle.

START LOCATION: The Shelter, Stationsstraat 13, 3060 Korbeek-Dijle

END LOCATION: Celestijnenlaan 100, 3001 Heverlee (at the bridge across the Dyle)

Go down the Dyle with a 3-person canoe with a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 3 people. The trip takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes for a trip of 6,5 kilometers. (minimum age 6 years old)

It is possible to return to The Shelter by Kickbike, on foot, your own transportation or public transportation. It is not obligatory to return to The Shelter.  It is possible to return directly to your own destination after arrival at the endpoint with your own transport. 

Per Kickbike:

You can end your activity on an active note by returning by Kickbike. You follow the Dyle-trail, a unique trail that follows the Dyle. The trail starts at the end location in Heverlee and goes all the way to The Shelter. The trail is 4 kilometers and takes about 40 minutes by Kickbike. (minimum age 8 years old)

On foot:

You can walk back to The Shelter following the Dyle-trail, a unique trail that follows the Dyle. The trail starts at the end location in Heverlee and goes all the way to The Shelter. The trail is 4 kilometers and takes about 1 hour on foot.

Own transportation:

It is possible to take your own transportation back to The Shelter or to return directly to your own destination after arrival at the endpoint.

Public transportation: 

It is possible to return by public transportation to The Shelter after the trip. The return can be done by train. 

Train Ottignies: From Heverlee station (15min by foot from the end location) to Oud-Heverlee station. The ride takes about 10 minutes. Afterwards you will have to walk 900m to The Shelter from Oud-Heverlee station. You can purchase your tickets beforehand or at the ticket booths in the station. More information on the website of NMBS.

Groups from 2 people:

On Wednesday at 13h30 - 14h30 - 15h30 or during weekends on Saturday and Sunday at 9h30 – 10h30 – 11h30 – 13h30 – 14h30 – 15h30*

During Summer holidays (1 July to 31 August 2021) from Tuesday until Sunday at 9h30 – 10h30 – 11h30 – 13h30 – 14h30 – 15h30*

We're closed on Mondays during Summer holidays.

On official holidays 1st of April (Easter monday) - 1st of May (Labour Day) - 9th & 10th of May (Ascension Day) - 20th of May (Whit Monday) at 9h30 - 1030 - 11h30 - 13h30 - 14h30 - 15h30*

Groups from 10 people:

On Wednesday, during week-ends and on official holidays (see info above) or during weekdays (outside summer holidays) with free choice of starting time if our planning allows it (customized activity)* 

*ATTENTION: this activity must be booked at least 24 hours in advance! 

Trip per canoe to Heverlee:

• Price per person: € 17,50
• Groups from 20 people: € 17,00
• Groups from 50 people: € 16,00

Trip per canoe + Kickbike:

• Price per person: € 25,50
• Groups from 20 people: € 25,00

- Maximum 30 participants for the return by Kickbike - 

Are you, one of your friends or family members unable to attend the activity because of illness or unforeseen circumstances? It can happen to anybody!

The Shelter offers a REFUND in the absence of participants on the day of the activity at no extra cost!

No-Show Guarantee: Refund up to 10% of the number of participants.

Ex. A group of 10 participants, with one of the participants unable to attend. In this case the paid amount for the activity of the absent participant will be refunded.

You can find more information about this guarantee in our General terms & conditions.

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