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The Halse Woods – Fort Oelegem loop from Halle

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The Halse Woods – Fort Oelegem loop from Halle

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The Halse Woods – Fort Oelegem loop from Halle

02:51

11.3km

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 11, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.18 km

The Halse Woods

Highlight • Forest

You can plan beautiful walks here and just enjoy the peace and nature

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3.59 km

Behind Fort Oelegem

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Path along the water around the fortress...

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4.01 km

View of Fort van Oelegem

Highlight • Historical Site

At this location you only have a clear view of the left half caponier in winter. A caponier is an extension of the fort where guns were set up to fire on the fort moat.

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4.39 km

Fort Oelegem

Highlight • Historical Site

The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

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4.51 km

Boardwalk to Fort Oelegem

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The decking ensures that you do not get wet feet here. The path keeps you on the straight and narrow while protecting the vulnerable forest floor at the same time. …

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5.11 km

Vrieselhof Marsh-Marigold Meadows

Highlight • Natural

An excellent quiet landscape park for sleuths. You knew a lot to discover.

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6.17 km

Vrieselhof Castle Avenue

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Just to applaud...
The historic avenue structure of the Vrieselhof will be restored. Beech trees are being replaced by more resistant sessile oaks. The lane is also extended a bit. …

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7.88 km

Path Lined With Tall Trees

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In the summer it is shady and cooling under the trees with a lovely breeze

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

2.86 km

1.66 km

618 m

126 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

3.31 km

1.34 km

896 m

694 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

11°C

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Comments

October 27, 2025,Wandeling vol Geschiedenis & Natuur: Van Halle-Zoersel naar het Vleermuizenfort

Autumn Magic & Bats: Hiking from Halle to Zoersel 🍂🦇
A beautiful walk through the vibrant forests, ending at the impressive Bat Fort. Perfect for those who enjoy a touch of mystery while hiking.

View the full photo report and route information on Thilo: thilo.be/wandelblog/herfstwandeling-vol-geschiedenis-natuur-van-halle-zoersel-naar-het-vleermuizenfort

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December 19, 2021,Door de 'Stille Voorkempen'

Through the Silent Voorkempen

The weather conditions are perfect. The gray cloud cover has quietly covered the Voorkempen. Time to dive into the gray past today.
It is Sunday – high day ‘See and be seen’…
The Antwerp Beau monde 2.0 has descended to the impressively quiet castle domain of Vrieselhof. The driveway and associated paved, asphalted side lanes (read …

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The Halse Woods – Fort Oelegem loop from Halle

The Halse Woods

Behind Fort Oelegem

View of Fort van Oelegem

Fort Oelegem

Boardwalk to Fort Oelegem

Vrieselhof Marsh-Marigold Meadows

Vrieselhof Castle Avenue

Path Lined With Tall Trees

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