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Beautiful view of Hof te Melis – Houtekruisweg loop from Buggenhout a/d Schelde

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Beautiful view of Hof te Melis – Houtekruisweg loop from Buggenhout a/d Schelde

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Beautiful view of Hof te Melis – Houtekruisweg loop from Buggenhout a/d Schelde

03:22

13.4km

20m

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: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

692 m

Briel strategic location WWI

Highlight • Historical Site

Info board explains the strategic importance of WW1. Belgian army had a temporary front line on this railway embankment during withdrawal (September days 1914)

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6.75 km

Hof te Melis

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The castle is mentioned for the first time in 1448. It was then a farm with the Taye family from Grimbergen as feudal lord. Presumably the domain, originating from the Melisheym settlement, is even much older than that.

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7.01 km

Beautiful view of Hof te Melis

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Beautiful view of the castle Hof te Melis from the road Kasteeldreef.

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7.22 km

The ICE CELLAR of Hof te Melis

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The icehouse is a favorite place for bats.

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7.56 km

Zaveldreef

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Via the Zaveldreef you can walk to the Breutheide and thus to the geographical centre of Flanders (komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/6685395).

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7.84 km

Lippelooweg Forest Path

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A number of beautiful avenues and paths run through the Lippelobos, which are ideal for walking.

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9.54 km

Houtekruisweg

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If you follow the Keisdrupperspad (buggenhout.be/product/236/keisdrupperspad) you will pass this beautiful path.

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11.5 km

Heibos Opdorp

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A quiet area with meadows, fields and bushes between Opdorp and Sint-Amands.

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.62 km

4.80 km

1.58 km

1.21 km

130 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

3.33 km

2.35 km

1.44 km

1.31 km

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Monday 13 July

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