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: November 5, 2025

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2.16 km

Pond in the Blakheide

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De Blakheide is a beautiful nature reserve and hiking area in Beerse on the border with Rijkevorsel. It is a relatively narrow strip of planted coniferous forest next to a …

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5.23 km

Quarantine stable 19th century

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Behind the Grote Hoeve and the open hay and straw barns in the meadow near the West ring wall is the Quarantine Stable. This distance of 400 meters between the …

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5.25 km

Memorial John William Harper V.C 29/09/1944

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Historical location where the Polar Bears forced a breakthrough in the liberation of Merksplas on Friday September 29, 1944. At the Battle of Merksplas, J.W. Harper's life.

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5.59 km

Open hay barns Kolonie 5-7

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Beautifully restored open haylofts.
These large open barns now serve as a location for markets, events and parties. Ideal place to shelter from rain or bright sunshine.

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6.06 km

Landlopers Chapel

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The Vagrant Chapel or Our Lady of Ascension of Merksplas - Colony from 1899 is a landmark in the Colony and also a starting point for many walks.
The chapel …

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9.02 km

Het Blak bird hide

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It's always fun to enjoy life happening in your field of vision on the water, hidden behind a viewing wall.

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10.0 km

De Pomp/Poelberg

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Scots pines were planted on the former heathland, which are now gradually making way for native trees and shrubs such as oak, birch, rowan, sporke wood, etc. The rest of …

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10.2 km

Picnic spot overlooking the old clay pit, Beerse

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A nice location to press the pause button. Enjoy the large old clay pit in front of you. Now this location is a paradise for recreational fishermen and waterfowl. Who catches the most fish here?

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12.0 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

2.89 km

1.52 km

1.47 km

315 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

3.09 km

1.88 km

522 m

409 m

Elevation

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Pond in the Blakheide

Quarantine stable 19th century

Memorial John William Harper V.C 29/09/1944

Open hay barns Kolonie 5-7

Landlopers Chapel

Het Blak bird hide

De Pomp/Poelberg

Picnic spot overlooking the old clay pit, Beerse

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