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Hees Forests – Small Pond at the Forest Edge loop from Schaffen

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Hees Forests – Small Pond at the Forest Edge loop from Schaffen

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Hees Forests – Small Pond at the Forest Edge loop from Schaffen

01:15

4.80km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Natuurreservaat Zwarte Beek - Bakel

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Start point

Hostel

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612 m

Hees Forests

Highlight • Forest

The Bossen van Hees is a forest and nature reserve north of Zelem in Limburg (Belgian province). The forest is named after the hamlet of Hees, of which it is located south. The total area is over 100 ha. nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bossen_van_Hees

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1.25 km

Bench in the Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

2.90 km

Small Pond at the Forest Edge

Highlight • Lake

Small pool, take a look in the wet grasslands nearby (but watch out for the stream and the swampy parts where you suddenly get soaked feet). This place is located …

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3.37 km

Ferro Poem by Stijn Meuris at Zwarte Beek

Highlight • Monument

I rarely see people stop there, but in the small parking lot you will find here, close to the Zwarte Beek, next to some iron sandstone blocks, you will see …

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3.38 km

Iron Sandstone Blocks in Natuurreservaat Zwarte Beek - Bakel

Highlight • Natural Monument

The iron sandstone construction in the photo looks like a small dolmen, but of course it is not. At this spot you will find some beautiful iron sandstone blocks placed …

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3.92 km

Picnic Area with Table

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice lawn with table and benches right next to the hiking trail

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4.80 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

731 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Hees Forests – Small Pond at the Forest Edge loop from Schaffen

Hees Forests

Bench in the Forest

Small Pond at the Forest Edge

Ferro Poem by Stijn Meuris at Zwarte Beek

Iron Sandstone Blocks in Natuurreservaat Zwarte Beek - Bakel

Picnic Area with Table

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