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Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

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Wijnendale Forest Nature Reserve

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

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Riese

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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