A number of gigantic ancient beeches and oaks grow in the 20 hectare castle park. The beautiful park has also been open to the public since October 2018.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

November 9, 2025

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There are quite a few old beech trees here. Some, however, are already dead.

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1. Ancient Giant Beeches – The Community Garden loop from Booischot

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2. Ancient Giant Beeches – Beautiful meander loop from Booischot

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3. The Community Garden – Ancient Giant Beeches loop from Booischot

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Elevation 40 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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12 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Heist-Op-Den-Berg, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Ancient Giant Beeches

1. Ancient Giant Beeches – The Community Garden loop from Booischot

2. Ancient Giant Beeches – Beautiful meander loop from Booischot

3. The Community Garden – Ancient Giant Beeches loop from Booischot

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