page_title: Westmalle
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Westmalle / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: English: Picture taken on 18 February 2007 by Peter Van Osta (myself) of the World Record of the longest bicycle statue of the Pedaalstomper in Westmalle (Malle), Belgium
context_page_description: Westmalle is a village in the Belgian province of Antwerp which is part of the municipality of Malle.
context_section_description: Westmalle is primarily known for the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (O.C.S.O.: Ordo Cisterciensium reformatorum), and its brewery. The Trappist monks operate a brewery and also make cheese. In addition, the Monasterium Magnificat of Westmalle is the only monastery of the Annunciade Order in Belgium. Westmalle Castle dates back to 1100. The Scherpenberg windmill is still operational and is open to visitors.
  The statue of the "Pedaalstompers" commemorates the world record of the longest bicycle.
caption: Pedaalstompers World Record of longest bicycle
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