The vault forest is one of the oldest forests in Aalst. Together with the kravaal forest in Meldert, it formed part of the vast coal forest that defined the landscape in these regions centuries ago. In 2018, Natuurpunt bought 21 ha of the forest and manages it as a nature reserve. Part of the forest has been made accessible via landscaped hiking trails, other parts have been designated as a protected area that is not accessible to the public and where flora and fauna can enjoy themselves.

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Dominiek Van Dooren

October 2, 2023

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The Kluimbos is a forest in the Belgian municipalities of Aalst and Affligem that is located between the Somemergem Park and the Affligemdreef. The forest is located on the border …

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1. Nature Trail Kluizenbos – Heuvelpark with "The Observer" loop from Abdij van Affligem

5.61km

01:26

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2. Forest Path near Asse – Nature Trail Kluizenbos loop from Erembodegem

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01:34

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3. Forest Path near Asse – Nature Trail Kluizenbos loop from Erembodegem

10.2km

02:36

40m

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

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Elevation 70 m

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Wednesday 4 February

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37 %

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Location: East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Nature Trail Kluizenbos

1. Nature Trail Kluizenbos – Heuvelpark with "The Observer" loop from Abdij van Affligem

2. Forest Path near Asse – Nature Trail Kluizenbos loop from Erembodegem

3. Forest Path near Asse – Nature Trail Kluizenbos loop from Erembodegem

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