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Maaseik
Hechtel-Eksel

Wooden Snake Sculpture – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Maaseik
Hechtel-Eksel

Wooden Snake Sculpture – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

Hard

4.8

(8)

21

hikers

Wooden Snake Sculpture – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

05:18

20.9km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bosreservaat In de Brand

Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

460 m

Bistro De Bib

Highlight • Restaurant

Enjoy a snack and a drink

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7.47 km

Park der Lage Kempen - In Den Brand

Forest

3

8.09 km

Trees with a wooden closed construction at the base? Ideal for a rest or even something to eat.

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4

8.22 km

Wooden Snake Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Did you know that snakes also live in sand dunes in these regions? The smooth snake is non-venomous and the smallest snake in our country. She loves dry terrains. The …

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5

8.22 km

There are quite a few sofas "In den Brand". However, this one is a special one. You will find it at the back of the area, not far from the …

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6

8.96 km

Maria Chapel Henri Wouters

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This chapel is located just outside the paths of the nature reserve. According to the inscription, it was built in 1936 by order of one Henri Wouters to obtain the …

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7

9.32 km

In den Brand Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural Monument

The dunes of 'In den Brand' were created in the last ice age, 12,000 years ago when fierce north winds drove sand to the Kempen. Real inland dunes were created …

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8

9.59 km

Dogs are not allowed to run loose in the nature reserve 'In den Brand' itself. But here, on the other side of a lane, you can, in a large piece …

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10.3 km

't Kattepoelke

Lake

10.8 km

Bosreservaat In de Brand

Nature Reserve

B

20.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

6.00 km

4.62 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

3.40 km

3.29 km

1.83 km

145 m

< 100 m

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