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Hannecartbos Nature Reserve

Natural Monuments

Hannecartbos Nature Reserve

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Hannecartbos Nature Reserve

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Location: Koksijde, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Ter Yde hiking trail

8.45km

02:09

20m

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

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2. Ter Yde Nature Reserve – GR 5A Dune Path loop from Nieuwpoort-Bad

8.91km

02:16

30m

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

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3. Hoge Blekker ponds – View from Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

26.1km

06:38

80m

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

August 30, 2023

The Hannecartbos was created in the 1920s on an area of grasslands and dune fields. The then owner, the Hannecart family, wanted to create a hunting domain there. The intended goal was not primarily to promote biodiversity, which is why fast-growing tree species were chosen.
Not all 48 hectares of the area were forested. There is grassland on the northeastern edge, as well as on the southern edge, where there is also a small zone of early medieval kopsduinen. Here and there the forest still shows park-like features, such as an overgrown avenue with the trees neatly lined up.
After purchase by the government and protection as a nature reserve, a drastic restoration program was drawn up for the forest. For example, dying trees are being cut down on an area of six hectares to restore the original grasslands. The grazing is done with Shetland ponies in demarcated areas. The stream is being cleaned up, its course regulated by weirs. Targeted plantings of native tree species should ensure that the forest shows a greater variety in the long term, resulting in an increased natural value.
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It is a beautiful area to walk through.

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Tom

August 17, 2025

A beautiful natural area where seven storks settle and breed every year.
This natural area is a paradise for birds and bird lovers.

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Location: Koksijde, Veurne, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Hannecartbos Nature Reserve

1. Ter Yde hiking trail

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3. Hoge Blekker ponds – View from Hoge Blekker loop from Koksijde

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