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beautiful tourist tower

There is a drink fountain and a permanent stand with sunscreen at the center!

A small slope, but an excellent place to have a quiet drink during the bike ride. Bikes can be safely secured and there is a possibility to charge. From the terrace a beautiful view of the area. There is also a bike museum and associated shop. Ideal stop during a bike ride through the area.

Het Zwart Water is a nature reserve southwest of the town of Lichtaart, which is part of the Antwerp municipality of Kasterlee, located near Lavendelweg 1-3. The area is managed by the Agency for Nature and Forests. The area is located on the Kempense Heuvelrug and consists of a fen that used to be in a drifting sand and heathland area, but was largely forested with conifers during the 19th century. On the edge of the fen you will find bog myrtle thickets, willow swamp forest and poor grassland. There is a floating dome in the fen that forms a safe resting place for birds. The forest is gradually being transformed into more mixed forest. In addition, there are remnants of heathland.

Ideal as a base for the Sven Nys Cycling Route or to stop along the way and have a coffee/cake/lunch/etc..! Very friendly staff! (The people at the desk downstairs kept an eye on my bike while I went for a coffee because I didn't have a lock with me..)

For more than half a century, the Tourist Tower has stood at the highest point of Herentals. The current tower was opened in May 1985. The construction has 112 wooden steps that take you to a height of 22 metres. At the end of the climb, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the surroundings. On the highest floor is an orientation table where you can read the direction and distance to more than a hundred church towers. Some claim that in clear weather you can even see the spheres of the Atomium shining. Even more impressive than the view is the deafening silence that overwhelms you once you rise above the treetops. Be sure to take the time to not listen to anything for a while. There is a cafeteria at the bottom of the tower. You can also take a seat at the picnic benches that are outside on the sandy plain. You can also take lovely walks in the area around the Tourist Tower. Junctions 9, 12 and 94 of the Kempense Heuvelrug walking network are nearby. Cyclists will find the tower between junctions 14 and 90 of the cycling network of the province of Antwerp. Mountain bikers and horse riders will also find plenty to do in the woods. Opening hours 1 May to 30 September: every day from 10 am to 6 pm 1 October to 30 April: every weekend, during the Easter holidays and on public holidays from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January A visit to the tower for groups is also possible outside opening hours. For more information, send an email to toerisme@herentals.be. Cost 1 euro per person from four years old. Groups of 10 people or more pay 0.70 euro per person. Groups must book in advance with the tourist office.

You can climb this tower for 1 euro. You can also have a drink at this location in the middle of the woods. There is no table service but self service,

A beautiful walking area with well-maintained paths. With binoculars you can watch the antics of the water birds