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View of De Blankaart Castle – The Blankaart Observation Tower loop from Woumen

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Flanders
West Flanders
Diksmuide
Houthulst

View of De Blankaart Castle – The Blankaart Observation Tower loop from Woumen

Moderate

4.7

(235)

1,556

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View of De Blankaart Castle – The Blankaart Observation Tower loop from Woumen

02:33

10.1km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: January 21, 2026

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239 m

Blankaart Castle

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The Blankaart Pond forms the core of the recognized nature reserve De Blankaart of Natuurpunt VZW. The pond was created around 1550 by peat extraction that soon became flooded. The …

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593 m

View of De Blankaart Castle

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Beautiful view of De Blankaart Castle from the bridge, but be careful. The bridge can be a bit slippery in wet weather!

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601 m

De Blankaart Nature Reserve

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beautiful nature

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739 m

Boardwalk Trail

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Wooden paths were constructed for the most swampy parts. Good thing, too.

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2.21 km

The Blankaart Observation Tower

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From this lookout tower you have a beautiful view of the De Blankaart nature reserve. When the weather is clear you can enjoy beautiful panoramas. Certainly do!

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2.77 km

Viewpoint with information panels

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Four viewing towers were provided in the Blankaart. They were constructed from galvanized steel with a steel sheet roof. This is one without a roof, consisting of two parts on …

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3.49 km

This is the Putrelle bridge over the Stenensluisvaart. This bridge was made by volunteers from old potrels. Angular to allow the Blankaart whisper boat to pass under and sturdy to allow horses to pass.
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4.20 km

Farm to taste in Woumen. The courtyard of the renovated farmhouse was transformed into a beautiful terrace with lawn under the imposing old poplars. You will be enchanted by the …

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

4.08 km

357 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

2.47 km

1.65 km

1.06 km

315 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 3 March

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