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Ad's Trail Sculptures

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Ad's Trail Sculptures

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Ad's Trail Sculptures

Recommended by 208 hikers out of 213

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Brabantse Wouden

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Location: Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Minnebron Spring – Ad's Trail Sculptures loop from Neerijse

11.3km

02:59

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

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2. Ad's Trail Sculptures – Jo Symons Memorial Bench loop from Heverlee

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3. Park Abbey – Arenberg Castle loop from Belle-Vue

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03:40

80m

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April 11, 2025

The arboretum in Heverlee is the starting point of the so-called path of Ad, which is no less than 26.2 km long, where you will discover forest figures by tree artist Ad Wouters in various places.

Officially it is called: "Soft bears, mischievous gnomes, modern Neanderthals, metre-high mushrooms and other playful figures turn the Meerdaalwoud and the Heverleebos into real fairytale forests. The wooden sculptures are the work of local tree artist Ad Wouters and turn your walk into a fun quest full of wonder. Ad cuts the forest figures from the trunks of dead oaks."

And you can find all the information at visitvlaamsbrabant.be/wandelen/vind-een-wandeling/het-pad-van-ad

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Hilda

January 6, 2021

a fun combination of art and nature

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Elevation 100 m

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Location: Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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Ad's Trail Sculptures

1. Minnebron Spring – Ad's Trail Sculptures loop from Neerijse

2. Ad's Trail Sculptures – Jo Symons Memorial Bench loop from Heverlee

3. Park Abbey – Arenberg Castle loop from Belle-Vue

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