This is the highest point in the province of Flemish Brabant, 111.86 metres. This geodetic point, which has been here for a century and a half, is popularly known as …

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The Iron Man on the Kesterheide is the name given to a triangulation point that was used for the creation of staff maps by the Dépôt de la Guerre, which later became the National Geographic Institute. By means of geodesy and these points accurate maps could be drawn up. Source Wikipedia

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1. Paddenbroek Rural Centre – Beautiful rolling view loop from Oude Plaats

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2. Pervivo Memorial Park loop from Leerbeek

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3. Pervivo Memorial Park loop from Leerbeek

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Location: Gooik, Halle-Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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IJzeren Man Geodetic Point, Kesterheide

1. Paddenbroek Rural Centre – Beautiful rolling view loop from Oude Plaats

2. Pervivo Memorial Park loop from Leerbeek

3. Pervivo Memorial Park loop from Leerbeek

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