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Natural Monuments

Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

Natural Monuments

Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

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Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

Hiking

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Cycling

4.8

(55)

Gravel riding

5.0

(5)

Mountain biking

5.0

(3)

Road cycling

5.0

(3)

Location: Torhout, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Tips

March 21, 2023

Cycling

This 181-hectare domain consists mainly of contiguous forest and its history is closely linked to Wijnendale Castle.

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Pauline van der Waal

November 5, 2024

Hiking

The Wijnendalebos near Torhout is a historical forest area that was part of the medieval Bos van Houthulst and has an area of approximately 280 hectares. The forest consists of oaks, beeches and alders, with a rich flora and more than 500 species of mushrooms. Part of the forest is accessible to the public with walking paths and an educational trail, while other parts are protected as a forest reserve. The area borders the Kasteel van Wijnendale and is protected as a Natura 2000 area because of its ecological value.

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Tim Christensen

July 12, 2025

Cycling

Beautiful forest where you can cycle.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

4.4

(28)

161

hikers

#1.

D'Aertrycke Castle – Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve loop from Kasteel d'Aertrycke

17.3km

04:24

50m

50m

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

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Moderate

4.4

(14)

106

hikers

#2.

Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve – d'Aertrycke Castle loop from Torhout

26.2km

06:40

70m

70m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

3.8

(11)

43

hikers

#3.

Wijnendale Castle – Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve loop from Ichtegem

11.0km

02:49

50m

50m

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

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Moderate

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Torhout, Bruges, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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