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Caron's Hofke – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

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Caron's Hofke – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

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Caron's Hofke – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

01:59

7.87km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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31 m

Villa Ter Borght

Highlight • Monument

This gem is a detached eclectic double house, which was built in 1888 as a country residence and hunting pavilion for the Caron family from Turnhout. The family acquired this …

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152 m

The Carons Hofke, a small site where the 'story of Merksplas' is made visual by information boards and QR codes. Meet the impact of the past.
More info at marcblas.be/de-historie-van-carons-hofke-verteld

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235 m

Contours of the Old Rectory

Highlight • Historical Site

Coffee with the pastor...

At this location, the contours give a good impression of the former spacious presbytery, a building with two floors. In addition to the indoor chapel, there …

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392 m

Sculpture Trail in Merksplas Park

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This is where the roots of Merksplas lie.
Long before the Irish monks came to our country to convert the Old Belgians, there was a Sacred Forest in this region …

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903 m

The Forest Nymph

Highlight • Structure

If you come from one side, it's quite a shock...

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1.00 km

Between Merksplas and Zondereigen

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blissful stay

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2.08 km

Entry point Gewestbos Graafsbos

Highlight • Rest Area

At this point you can enter the Gewestbos Graafsbos.
The Graafsbos is part of the large forest area 't Zwart Goor.
Long ago this area belonged to "Des Heeren Graven …

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5.07 km

Zwart Goor Pond

Highlight • Lake

The pond of 't Zwart Goor...
A very nice idyllic location to dream away from a prince or princess, I don't know.
Keep dreaming... maybe you will see your fantasy …

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7.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

835 m

479 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

2.16 km

479 m

466 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

29°C

14°C

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Caron's Hofke – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

Villa Ter Borght

Caron's Hofke

Contours of the Old Rectory

Sculpture Trail in Merksplas Park

The Forest Nymph

Between Merksplas and Zondereigen

Entry point Gewestbos Graafsbos

Zwart Goor Pond

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