The Black God is a statue of Christ, over 800 years old, located in the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Geboortekerk in Hoboken. According to legend it would disappear whenever it was moved, only to return magically to the spot where it had originally washed ashore on the banks of the Scheldt. #bearinBelgium

The ‘Kaatser’ is a tribute to the ancient sport of kaatsen, which has been played in Haalter since the 17th century. Kaatsen is a ball game in which the ball is struck with the palm of the hand. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun

This chapel on Lippensbekweg in Haaltert is guarded by bears. An important task, performed to perfection. #bearinBelgium #walkingisfun

The Gilliot-Roelants Museum is housed in the former St Bernard’s Abbey and is open on Sunday afternoons. Inside, you can admire unique tile panels, Art Nouveau and Art Deco tiles, and designs by Joseph Roelants. #bearinBelgium

In Hemiksem, a walk takes you past houses featuring tiles from S.A. Manufactures Céramiques d’Hemixem Gilliot et Cie. For many years, this was Europe’s largest tile manufacturer and exported to every continent. #bearinBelgium