Hondsbossen – De Hondsbossen information board loop from Sint-Katelijne-Waver

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Hondsbossen – De Hondsbossen information board loop from Sint-Katelijne-Waver

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Hondsbossen – De Hondsbossen information board loop from Sint-Katelijne-Waver

01:49

7.20km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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792 m

Natural treasures Donkeys in the Scheerse meadow

Highlight • Natural

Interesting to read

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1.05 km

Information board Natural Treasures Spot a roe deer in the forest

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can also read some interesting facts about the deer

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1.43 km

Information Board Natural Treasures Around the Old Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

It lists all kinds of creepy crawlies that live near this beautiful old oak tree that is more than 80 years old.

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1.63 km

Information Board Natural Treasures Animal Tracks

Highlight • Structure

On this board are various traces of animals that live in this forest

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2.06 km

Hondsbossen

Highlight • Forest

The Hondsbossen is a remnant of the early medieval Waverwoud that stretched between Nete and Dijle. It consisted of peat bogs, wooded and open, moorland areas. Fortunately, what remains of the forest still breathes the magic of yesteryear.

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2.14 km

Nature's treasures in the Hondsbossen

Highlight • Forest

You will find treasures in the Hondsbossen, they are natural treasures. You will encounter a total of six fun assignments. Each assignment is about a natural treasure. You will always …

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4.22 km

Old bunker with parking

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of tangible history from the war

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5.58 km

De Hondsbossen information board

Highlight • Rest Area

On this board you will find a plan with mapped out walks and additional information

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7.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

2.01 km

606 m

552 m

412 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.65 km

979 m

670 m

169 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

6°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

January 15, 2023,Hossen langs het ruiterpad en door bossen

Nea the horse 🐎 first ate some oats and then went on a trip to Sint-Katelijne-Waver.
Shortly after the start, the wooffer 🐕 was a bit angry because she couldn't keep following Inès on Nea 🏇🏻 and Caro on her bike.
At one point the ladies came back to meet us and Caro was warmly greeted by Akina 🐕 on …

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July 29, 2022,Boswandeling Hondsbossen - Gasthuisbossen

Today the walk was small but nice. Unfortunately, we had very little time. We went to Sint Katelijne Wavre. Hopefully Akina will be a bit more brave tomorrow. She got very dirty in a big brown wet pit. What a pleasure she had, that little naughty animal. The walk in the woods dried her well and when she arrived at …

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