Egleghem Pond – The Rose Garden loop from Mechelen
Egleghem Pond – The Rose Garden loop from Mechelen
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Egleghem Pond – The Rose Garden loop from Mechelen
02:15
8.81km
30m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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394 m
Vrijbroekpark Information Board
Highlight • Rest Area
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2.73 km
Egleghemvijver, a beautiful piece of nature
Highlight • Lake
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3.25 km
Spotting the beaver family
Highlight • Natural
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4.00 km
Egleghem Pond
Highlight • Lake
History: The Eglegemvijver was dug at the end of the sixties as a sand extraction pit to build the nearby E19 motorway between Antwerp and Brussels.
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4.10 km
View of the Eglegemvijver from the GR trail
Highlight • Viewpoint
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6.89 km
Fishing pond
Highlight • Lake
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7.06 km
Bridge to Wilgernis
Highlight • Bridge
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8.07 km
The Rose Garden
Highlight • Natural
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8.81 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.51 km
2.55 km
2.04 km
701 m
Surfaces
3.03 km
2.20 km
1.99 km
1.39 km
182 m
< 100 m
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Sunday 12 July
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