East Flanders’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in East Flanders. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Koppenberg Climb

The Koppenberg guarantees excitement during every Tour of Flanders. It is therefore not surprising that it is now recognized as a national monument. But not only the status as one …

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Kluisbos Forest

The forest is right on our language border. Don't be a stranger to our non-Dutch speaking compatriots: feel free to cross this imaginary line during your walk. Peeping at your …

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Paterberg Climb

The Paterberg hasn't been part of the Tour of Flanders for a long time, but it's still legendary. With a maximum gradient of 20.33 percent and an average of over …

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Muziekbos Play Forest

The Music Forest, which overlooks the Flemish Ardennes on a million-year-old witness hill, is highly recommended for nature lovers. Although you can fully enjoy the melody of rustling leaves, the …

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Hollow Way in Neigembos

During the First World War, the Neigembos was almost completely cut down. A few beech trees survived the clear-cutting and are now the more than one hundred year old veteran …

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Sint-Pietersbos

This nature reserve connects directly to the Muziek forest and is home to numerous rare plants and animals on 57 hectares.

Since the forest was not cut down during the …

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Highest Point of Neigembos

The krasjel pole was placed in March 2022 on the top of the Nellekensberg in the Neigembos. Its creator is Jeroen Van Assche, the designers Joris Bellemans and son Pieter.

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Kravaalbos Forest

An old forest on the edge of the faluintjes. The forest is a remnant of the former Coal Forest. In the autumn, enjoy the colours and scents. In the spring, …

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Raspaillebos

On the flanks of the Bosberg, squeezed between the valleys of the Dender and the Mark, lies the Raspaille forest. The landscape combines the steep features of the Flemish Ardennes …

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Koppenbergbos South

Beautiful piece of forest where you can also admire the Bluebells in April.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in East Flanders

Koppenberg Climb

Kluisbos Forest

Paterberg Climb

Muziekbos Play Forest

Hollow Way in Neigembos

Sint-Pietersbos

Highest Point of Neigembos

Kravaalbos Forest

Raspaillebos

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