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Wortel-Kolonie – The Merkske Wooden Bridge loop from Wortel

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Wortel-Kolonie – The Merkske Wooden Bridge loop from Wortel

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Wortel-Kolonie – The Merkske Wooden Bridge loop from Wortel

03:15

12.8km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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1.16 km

Wortel-Kolonie

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The Wortel-Colony is a Belgian town in the province of Antwerp, founded in 1838 as an agricultural colony for poor families, with the aim of social and economic improvement through agriculture and self-sufficiency.

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2.71 km

Ancient Forest of Wortel-Kolonie

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3.16 km

Schootse Hoek Nature Reserve

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4.45 km

Belgium–Netherlands Border Crossing

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You have to be able to handle a piece of plain otherwise it's endlessly heavy

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5.03 km

Dodendraad Route

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A place of remembrance to remind people of the value of freedom and what it is like when it is taken away. Some explanation gives more explanation of what happened here 100 years ago during WW1.

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7.07 km

Boardwalk along the Merkske

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Initially designed for hiking, nothing stops you from picking up your pace on this walk and going for a jog. Proceed carefully, especially on rainy days, to avoid slipping.

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