Kayaking the Dijle

Kayak Dijle

Discover the beautiful surroundings by taking a one-person kayak trip from Korbeek-Dijle to Heverlee.

You start at our unique location with parking and sanitary facilities.

Close to major cities such as Leuven or Heverlee but still away from the hustle and bustle in beautiful nature!

Starting location: The Shelter, Stationsstraat 13, 3060 Korbeek-Dijle

End point: Celestijnenlaan 300 just before the bridge over the Dijle

This departure covers a distance of approximately 6.5 kilometres and takes just under 1 hour and 30 minutes.

For a kayak trip we require a minimum age of 10 years.

Younger children from 6 years old can participate in the descent in a three-seater canoe.

We ask that all participants be able to swim.

Kayak prices Dijle

The prize is €23.00 per participant.

From 20 participants the price drops to €22.50 per participant.

If you wish to return by Kickbike, we charge an additional fee of €8.00 per piece.

Kayak Dijle: when can I plan this activity?

From 1 participant:

On Wednesdays at 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM or during the weekend on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

During the week on other days if our planning allows it.

During the summer holidays (1 July to 31 August) from Monday to Sunday at 9:30 am – 10:30 am – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

On public holidays at 9:30 am - 10:30 am - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm*

Groups of 10 or more participants:

On Wednesdays, during the weekend and on public holidays (see information above) or during the week (outside the summer holidays) with free choice of starting time, provided that our planning allows it (customised)*

Kayak Dijle: return after the descent

Returning from Heverlee to The Shelter is possible by Kickbike, on foot, with your own transport or public transport. It is certainly not mandatory to return, you can go your own way from the end point.

By Kickbike:

You can end your activity in a sporty way by returning with a Kickbike. This via the Dijlepad, a unique route along the Dijle. The path starts at the drop-off point and runs to The Shelter over a distance of approximately 4 kilometers. By Kickbike it takes you approximately 40 minutes. (minimum age 8 years)

On foot:

You can walk back to The Shelter along the Dijlepad, a unique route along the Dijle. The path starts at the drop-off point and runs to The Shelter over a distance of approximately 4 kilometers. On foot it takes about 1 hour.

By own transport:

After the departure it is possible to return to The Shelter with your own transport or go directly to your own destination. Parking your vehicle is possible near the end point.

By public transport:

After departure it is possible to return to The Shelter by public transport. This by train.

Train Ottignies: Heverlee station (15 minutes on foot from the arrival) to Oud-Heverlee station takes about 10 minutes. After that, another 900 meters walk to The Shelter from Oud-Heverlee station. Tickets for the train can be purchased in advance or at the ticket machines in the station. More information on the NMBS website.

You can also combine the kayak trip with the three-seater canoe trip: Kano Korbeek-Dijle to Heverlee

We are also active on:

The Demer: Demer

The Zenne: Zenne

Kayak Dijle: what to do in the area

This kayak trip takes you through a beautiful part of the Brabantse Wouden: Info Brabantse Wouden

More information about routes on the Dijle: Routes

On the road with youth groups and still looking for a place to stay: De Kluis

Want to buy a kayak, MTB, Gravel bike, etc. yourself?

View our overview of material for sale: For Sale

FAQ

What if the weather is bad?

Activities continue even in rainy weather.

Only in case of extremely bad weather conditions such as heavy rainfall causing a high water level (risk of flooding) or stormy weather conditions such as thunderstorms can the activity be cancelled by us. In that case, the activity will be postponed by a number of minutes, hours or date. This can only be determined on the day itself. We will of course do this in consultation with you. You can find more information in our general terms and conditions.

Is it canoe or kayak?

We offer both canoe and kayak for the descent. The main difference between the two is that the paddle of a canoe has a single blade and not like that of a kayak, which has a double blade (you can paddle with both sides of the paddle). The kayak is provided for 1 participant, our canoe for 3 participants.

Do I have to wear a life jacket?

A life jacket is mandatory to wear during the descents, both for children and adults. A life jacket is a buoyancy aid, keeps you warm and provides protection. Attention, a life jacket is not a life jacket!

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