The Vorsdonkbos (and Turfputten) nature reserve is located in the Demer Valley, on the border of Gelrode and Betekom. It is bordered by the Leuven-Aarschot railway line in the south, …

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June 7, 2024

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The Vorsdonkbos and Turfputten nature reserve owes its water wealth to the witness hills Eikelberg and Ijzerberg (and others). The water that penetrates the soil on those hills finds its …

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April 10, 2021

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It is an area with a fairly extensive alder pants interspersed with open spaces, which bear witness to former peat pits and bomb craters. The swamps that have arisen provide an extraordinarily fascinating landscape and biological variation.

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1. Walk Along the Demer – Rivers Bridge Over the Demer loop from Betekom

10.1km

02:34

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Demer – Rivers Bridge Over the Demer loop from Aarschot

13.5km

03:25

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wijngaardberg Wine Wall – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Betekom

24.1km

06:13

120m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Sunday 15 March

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48 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Vorsdonkbos and Turfputten Nature Reserve

1. Walk Along the Demer – Rivers Bridge Over the Demer loop from Betekom

2. Demer – Rivers Bridge Over the Demer loop from Aarschot

3. Wijngaardberg Wine Wall – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Betekom

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