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Castle The Castle – Den Dotter Nature Reserve loop from Haaltert

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Castle The Castle – Den Dotter Nature Reserve loop from Haaltert

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Castle The Castle – Den Dotter Nature Reserve loop from Haaltert

05:09

75.2km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.8 km for 77 m

After 21.6 km for 415 m

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Castle The Castle

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Molen Te Rullegem

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Forest

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Den Dotter Nature Reserve

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An idyllic landscape. This is gravel of the highest order, which is protected by a double tractor lock. You can walk here, cycle, but also horses with carriages pass here. This is enjoyment!

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69.3 km