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Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

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Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

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4.7

(12)

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Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

05:08

20.3km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Natuurreservaat Katershoeve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.73 km

Resterheide Picnic and Play Area

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A few minutes walk from the Begijnenvijver you will find this beautiful spot where one of the many hiking trails in Resterheide passes. A beautiful large lawn with a handful …

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5.57 km

Boardwalk Along the Bollisserbeek

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This beautiful boardwalk runs parallel to the Bollisserbeek along the forest edge at the Begijnenvijvers.

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5.72 km

Bollisenbeek Suspension Bridge

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Attention, it wobbles... does it hold up? This little bridge is not as long and dangerously rotten as suspension bridges from adventure films like Indiana Jones. It also only spans …

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5.86 km

Begijnenvijvers

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The Begijnen ponds owe their name to their former owners: the nuns of the Agnetendal monastery in Peer. Originally, the sisters created them as fish farming ponds to supply the …

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5.93 km

The Little Beguine

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Here in the information center you can find out about the various routes in the region. You can also get drinks and a bite to eat here for refreshment and …

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9.83 km

Katerswater

Lake

18.1 km

Bench With View of the Sand Dunes in In den Brand, Bosland National Park

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There are quite a few sofas "In den Brand". However, this one is a special one. You will find it at the back of the area, not far from the …

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18.9 km

In den Brand Sand Dunes

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The dunes of 'In den Brand' were created in the last ice age, 12,000 years ago when fierce north winds drove sand to the Kempen. Real inland dunes were created …

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19.3 km

In den Brand Dunes Information Board

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In 2008 "In den Brand" was awarded two stars by Regional Landscape Lage Kempen and the province of Limburg in the star spots initiative. This sign is a reminder and …

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.20 km

6.79 km

3.48 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

9.46 km

4.32 km

3.00 km

1.77 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

23°C

17°C

72 %

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Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

Resterheide Picnic and Play Area

Boardwalk Along the Bollisserbeek

Bollisenbeek Suspension Bridge

Begijnenvijvers

The Little Beguine

Bench With View of the Sand Dunes in In den Brand, Bosland National Park

In den Brand Sand Dunes

In den Brand Dunes Information Board

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