The Den Rooy and Smisselbergen nature reserves were purchased in 1847 by the Ghent industrialist Jean Voortman and by Edward Jacquemyns, a physician, chemist and engineer in the cotton factory of the Ghent Voortman family. The wealthy families bought 2000 hectares of waste heathland in Meerle and the surrounding area in one fell swoop. The 'deserted' grounds had to be profitable and were converted into forests, fields and meadows. Today, the 77 hectare forest area forms an important connecting zone between a number of larger nature reserves in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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1. Peatland & forest restoration – Boardwalk along ferns loop from Meerle

3.48km

00:53

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wooden Bridge in the Forest – Boardwalk along ferns loop from Meerle

8.12km

02:03

10m

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

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3. Hoeve De Vondelstede – Boardwalk along ferns loop from Meerle

6.78km

01:43

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hoogstraten, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Bench with a view of Den Rooy Nature Reserve

1. Peatland & forest restoration – Boardwalk along ferns loop from Meerle

2. Wooden Bridge in the Forest – Boardwalk along ferns loop from Meerle

3. Hoeve De Vondelstede – Boardwalk along ferns loop from Meerle

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