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Dominiek Van Dooren
August 31, 2025
Hiking
The Rotbos is part of De Groene Vallei, a 500-hectare green oasis of protected nature between Brussels, Mechelen, and Leuven.
This beautiful forest is situated along the Dode Beek stream. It is a richly diverse forest composed of all kinds of deciduous trees.
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This beautiful forest is situated along the Dode Beek stream. It is a richly diverse forest composed of all kinds of deciduous trees.
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Els Q
November 11, 2024
Hiking
The Rotbos is located northwest of the core of Kampenhout, along the Dode beek. It is a beautiful and richly varied forest that consists of deciduous trees. Mainly consisting of summer oak and beech, but often accompanied by ash, black alder, poplar or American oak, sweet chestnut and soft birch.
Natuurpunt has a signposted walk of 6.7 from Kampenhout.
source: natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/hellebos-rotbos
Natuurpunt has a signposted walk of 6.7 from Kampenhout.
source: natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/hellebos-rotbos
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