The Leuven Age Set Ritual

During this walk you are introduced to the Leuven Age Set Ritual Repertoire, a unique phenomenon in Leuven in which men or women aged 40 unite in the run up to their 50th birthday. Along this route, you will walk past 10 points that have a special significance for the Age Sets. You can find the walk (2,5 km) in the free Heritage App.

How does it work?

  1. Download the free Heritage App on your smartphone via Appstore (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)
  2. There are 2 possibilities::
    • On the app's home screen, press the red compass & select 'The Leuven Age Set Ritual Repertoire'
    • On the app's home screen, press the yellow icon & scan the QR code below
  3. Walk or cycle to the starting point and set off on the route.

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