Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

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Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

Hard

4.6

(13)

hikers

Begijnenvijvers – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel

05:08

20.3km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

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

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Surfaces