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Old Brickworks Chimney – Niels Broek loop from Boom

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Old Brickworks Chimney – Niels Broek loop from Boom

Hard

4.3

(20)

101

hikers

Old Brickworks Chimney – Niels Broek loop from Boom

06:05

23.7km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.52 km

't Geleeg - Frateur Brickworks Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Of the many brick factories in the region, this is one of the few fully preserved brick factories. Today it is a museum and you can immerse yourself in the …

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2.53 km

Old Brickworks Chimney

Highlight • Monument

Such a high chimney. Just looking up makes me dizzy.

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5.88 km

Niels Broek

Highlight • Natural

As is well known, a fracture is not just a mathematical term or an injury, but also refers to swamp or moorland. Here in the Niels Broek you walk along …

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9.73 km

Walenhoek

Nature Reserve

14.6 km

Laarhof Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

The striking gatehouse is the only remaining remnant of the Laarhof that dates from the Spanish era. The memorial stone 1931 refers to Mr. Ravenstijn who had the building restored. …

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14.7 km

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

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A place that many look forward to and here it is. Finally a picnic table, time to relax. Grinning from the many cyclists or hikers who have also been looking …

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20.0 km

Rest bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a seat & enjoy...

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21.0 km

Oude Kleiputten Nature Reserve – parking & start of hiking routes

Highlight • Parking

This is a very nice walking environment if you like water.

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

7.81 km

4.03 km

3.19 km

Surfaces

9.91 km

8.76 km

2.51 km

1.89 km

566 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

22°C

14°C

0 %

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Old Brickworks Chimney – Niels Broek loop from Boom

't Geleeg - Frateur Brickworks Museum

Old Brickworks Chimney

Niels Broek

Laarhof Gatehouse

Picnic spot at Laarkapel

Rest bench

Oude Kleiputten Nature Reserve – parking & start of hiking routes

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