Join Lyra and Sem on a magical 3.5 km hike in Alden Biesen. Follow their exciting story via QR codes and fun challenges.
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Creaking Brooms
Listening walk with the story of Witch Lyra and Wizard Sem.
PRACTICAL:
Age: from 4 years
Duration: ± 1h45
Distance: ± 3.5 km
Price: €5 per walking map
Registration: Tourism Information Office
Start: Maastrichterallee Alden Biesen
Requirements: smartphone with QR scanner
Accessibility: the route is accessible for strollers (1 step).
Reservation/tickets: no reservation required
Duration:
± 1h to 1.5h
Where:
Get your search booklet at the Alden Biesen Tourist Information Office (open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM)
Price:
5 euros per booklet
Age:
4 to 10 years
Creaking Brooms tells the story of Witch Lyra and Wizard Shem. On the first night of every full moon, all the witches' brooms mysteriously fly away from the witches' village. Lyra and Shem investigate and take you on a 3.8 km hike in and around the Commandery. Along the way, they'll tell you their exciting story and need your help to complete numerous tasks.
This walk takes you past the most beautiful spots of the Alden-Biesen castle grounds.
As you walk, you'll be able to scan various QR codes to listen to the story. You'll definitely need your smartphone with a QR scanner for this!
ACTION for schools:
Buy 5 walking maps (per class) and receive the book "Witches' Broom Fly Away Day!" for free (worth €15.95).
Note:
Author: Guy Daniëls
Illustrator: Ina Hallemans
Radio play: Katrien Vaes and Guy Daniëls
Join Lyra and Sem as they investigate the missing brooms and experience a magical listening experience!