Barefoot path

Fancy some healthy outdoor air? Take off your shoes because Lieteberg is the first (and most beautiful) barefoot path in Flanders. Climb, splash and climb in ponds and over sand hills. By the way, did you know that the Barefoot path celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025?

All prices

From € 6,00



What makes the barefoot path so great.

  • Adventurous for young & old
  • Almost 3 km long
  • Stimulates your senses
  • First barefoot path of Flanders

Rediscover nature on the adventurous barefoot path

Have you always wanted to know what it feels like to walk around barefoot in the great outdoors? Then come and discover our barefoot path and experience the ultimate feeling of freedom. Lieteberg has the honour to offer you this experience on the first barefoot path in Flanders. Use all your senses and both feet to perceive the special stimuli of wood, stones, grass, loam and water on a carefully composed trail. Cold and warm, humid and dry, pleasant and stimulating alternate on a trail of almost 3 km long, which is only accessible to bare feet.

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Barefoot path with logs

Excitement and adventure

The former gravel and sand quarry, the setting in which the barefoot path was laid out, offers variety as well as excitement and experience. There are water features, sand hills, steep slopes ... where you can climb, splash and tumble. A wooden lookout tower, a labyrinth and a suspension bridge make this experience even more special. The barefoot path in Lieteberg is currently the most beautiful in Western Europe.

Good to know

  • No dogs or other pets are allowed on the Barefoot Path. However, four-legged friends are welcome on the terrace.
  • The Barefoot Foot Path is only accessible barefoot and with a valid entrance ticket.
  • How long the barefoot walk takes is up to you, on average our visitors walk about 1h30. Keep in mind the last hour of departure! The Barefoot Path is closed after closing time of the visitor centre.
  • The Barefoot Path is not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. These can be left at the reception desk. Please prefer to bring your baby/toddler in a baby carrier or back chair. At reception, you can rent a baby carrier or back chair for € 5.
  • There are lockers for your shoes: provide a € 1 coin for this. Please note: cost for losing the key: € 20.
  • Bring a towel. Foot showers are provided to wash your feet afterwards.
  • You are hiking in nature, so don't leave any rubbish behind!

Will you join our birthday contest?

This year we are celebrating 20 years of Barefoot Path! From March to October, there is therefore a Lieteberg gift voucher worth € 20 to be won every month! Taking part in our birthday competition is easy. Come walking barefoot, look for the answers to the competition questions along the way and deposit your completed competition form in the box at the reception desk (the competition form is also available in English and German). Every month, our mascot 'Peter the ant' will draw a winner from all the correct answers. So be sure to keep an eye on our social media! Want to know more? Check the competition rules here.

And that's not all! We are also looking for the best, funniest, most magical, craziest, catchiest or surprising memories you have of the Barefoot Trail over the past 20 years. Send us your original story and a photo by 10 August via e-mail to info@lieteberg.be. The story that moves or makes team Lieteberg laugh the most will be rewarded with a Lieteberg gift voucher worth € 50. On 14 August, the day on which the Barefoot Foot Path was officially inaugurated 20 years ago, we will announce the winner and his unique story. So get out your pen! Check the contest rules for the best story here.

Want to know more about the barefoot path? Feel free to contact us.