A piece of bygone industrial history. It was once a place of hard work here. Now it is a nature reserve where many birds have found their nesting place. Advice: Boots are recommended in damp weather. In warm weather an insect spray is recommended. The mosquitoes have a huge habitat here.

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March 5, 2023

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Beautiful nature reserve to walk through and with binoculars you can watch the antics of the water birds

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1. Rest bench – Rupelian brickworks tunnel loop from Niel

6.63km

01:41

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Walenhoek Nature Reserve – Old Brickworks Chimney loop from Niel

4.98km

01:16

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rupelian brickworks tunnel – Bench with a view of the water loop from Schelle

9.47km

02:25

30m

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

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Distance 1.28 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Niel, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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View of Walenhoek Lake

1. Rest bench – Rupelian brickworks tunnel loop from Niel

2. Walenhoek Nature Reserve – Old Brickworks Chimney loop from Niel

3. Rupelian brickworks tunnel – Bench with a view of the water loop from Schelle

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