Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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537 m

Pond in the Blakheide

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De Blakheide is a beautiful nature reserve and hiking area in Beerse on the border with Rijkevorsel. It is a relatively narrow strip of planted coniferous forest next to a …

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601 m

Beautiful Pond

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Where people and nature grant each other peace. Enjoy life around this small water feature

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2.42 km

Blakheide

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route Merksplas Rijkevorsel

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3.29 km

Het Blak - Old Clay Pit

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The Blak, an old clay pit and its surrounding heathland is a European protection area, a so-called Natura 2000 area. Heathland restoration is one of the most important goals. There …

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3.38 km

Het Blak bird hide

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It's always fun to enjoy life happening in your field of vision on the water, hidden behind a viewing wall.

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4.02 km

Parking & Trailhead Blakheide

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Large spacious parking lot. From here your adventure can begin in the beautiful Blakheide nature reserve. Come discover the old clay pits or step back in time to the Colonies of Benevolence.

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4.14 km

Blackheide Nature Reserve

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Spacious parking lot. Ideal starting point to discover the Blakheide from here.
A circular walk through the Blakheide in Beerse and the Merksplas colony is approximately 12.6 km. You walk …

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4.15 km

Ice Cream Parlor De Blakheide

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Ideal location to replenish your burnt sugars. A 'Must - stop' to taste the wide artisanal range. You can be sure that your taste is available here.

So, don't forget to eat ice cream

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4.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

473 m

456 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

391 m

379 m

Elevation

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Pond in the Blakheide

Beautiful Pond

Blakheide

Het Blak - Old Clay Pit

Het Blak bird hide

Parking & Trailhead Blakheide

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Ice Cream Parlor De Blakheide

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