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Beestenbos Animal Sculpture Trail

Beestenbos Animal Sculpture Trail

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Beestenbos Animal Sculpture Trail

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

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Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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August 15, 2023

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Fun for small and big children. Very pleasant walking path. You can enter in two places, one is on the left after the entrance. In addition to wooden animals, there are also things to do that are neatly marked on a separate map over the grove at both entrances and exits.

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Nordhesse

November 30, 2024

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A short, flat hiking trail, just behind the entrance to the Hoge Kempen National Park. Here you will find wooden carved animal figures along the path, which are a delight for children and others.

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Mike

August 27, 2025

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The Beestenbos Sculpture Trail is a walking route in the Mechelse Heide where visitors walk past a series of artworks and sculptures, often inspired by animals and nature. The route combines art and nature experiences, making it an interesting and playful walk for both families and art lovers.

Along the path, the sculptures are strategically placed among the heathland, forest, and open spaces, providing each artwork with a natural backdrop and inviting visitors to enjoy the landscape interactively.

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Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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