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Nature Oasis Chartreu-Zen Forest

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Nature Oasis Chartreu-Zen Forest

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Nature Oasis Chartreu-Zen Forest

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    Location: Holsbeek, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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    2. View of Leuven from Kesselberg – Path Through the Fields loop from Hulsberg

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    3. Beech Forest – Vineyard on the Wijngaardberg loop from Wezemaal

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    September 7, 2021

    On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Minister of Nature Zuhal Demir opened the seventh nature oasis in Flanders in Holsbeek. A natural oasis is a place where the focus is entirely on tranquility and where slowness is an asset. The concept comes from Japan, where forest bathing has been nationally renowned for some time. In the Chartreu-Zen-Bos nature oasis, wooden meditation symbols along a walking loop invite you to relax.

    At the start of the natural oasis at the Chartreuzenbos, in addition to an impressive welcoming arch, you will find an information board that will help you on your way. Along the way, wooden rest objects, made by Woodenart and social employment De Winning, invite you to sit, lie, hang, rest,... The objects are made of local wood from the forest itself. In addition, the company Groenwerken VDW created an artistic spiritual labyrinth along the route in the typical iron sandstone of the region.

    This natural oasis differs from the other natural oases due to the unique combination of various forms of experience: beautiful nature experience, relaxing ZEN experience via a walking path with exceptional energy charging points and cultural experience through artistic land art.

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      April 25, 2024

      The nature oasis walk of the Lindenbos and Chartreuzenbos is a walking loop of 3.5 km and starts at the parking lot at the intersection of Lindestraat and Meidries. You can easily follow the walk via the meditation symbols (see the photos) from the welcoming arch. View/download the nature oasis walk map at natuurenbos.be/sites/default/files/2023-07/Kaart_Lindenbos_en_Chartreuzenbos.pdf

      The information board also tells you more about the natural oasis of the Chartreu-ZEN forest, of course. For example, they recommend spending at least 20 to 30 minutes there, they explain how to actually do a forest bath (some rules of thumb) and of course there are links to more information (but turn off your smartphone now if you are serious). ). Read more in the photos of the sign above.

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        November 14, 2020

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          January 26, 2024

          nice place for the little ones

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            April 26, 2024

            The Chartreuzenberg is known for cycling enthusiasts, but hikers will enjoy it even more...

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              Location: Holsbeek, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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