The Peerdsbos is one of the most visited forests on the outskirts of Antwerp. The forest is a great day trip for families and nature lovers. The long straight lanes make walking with a buggy or wheelchair easy. In the middle of the forest you will find brasserie De Melkerij, where you can take a rest while children romp in the adjacent playground or play a game of mini golf. At the edge of the forest there is the challenging Stoerwoud in the provincial sports center.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 5, 2023

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A prime hiking area in the verdant Brasschaat is the 149-hectare Peerdsbos.
You'll walk through deciduous woodland with oak and beech, interspersed with Scots pine. Who knows, you might even encounter a deer or a fox during your exploration?
Activate your senses and enjoy this vast green lung.

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Viviane

June 17, 2023

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The Peerdsbos is a nature reserve in Schoten north of Antwerp. The name Peerdsbos first appeared in 1434 as “Peertsbusch”. The name is derived from the Middle Dutch 'Pertse' which means border post. For centuries, the Laarse Beek flowing past formed the border between the Roman provinces of Belgica Secunda and Germania Inferior and the dioceses of Cambrai and Liège that later emerged from this.

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1. Brasschaat Castle – Peerdsbos Forest loop from Brasschaat

9.48km

02:24

20m

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

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2. Peerdsbos Forest – Peerdsbos Forest loop from Tuinwijk

11.7km

02:56

10m

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

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3. Peerdsbos Forest – Obelisk - Brasschaat Park loop from Schoten

12.3km

03:06

20m

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

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Elevation 60 m

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Saturday 31 January

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15 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Brasschaat, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Brasschaat Castle – Peerdsbos Forest loop from Brasschaat

2. Peerdsbos Forest – Peerdsbos Forest loop from Tuinwijk

3. Peerdsbos Forest – Obelisk - Brasschaat Park loop from Schoten

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