Kamp van Beverlo – Wooden Snake Sculpture loop from Hechtel

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Kamp van Beverlo – Wooden Snake Sculpture loop from Hechtel

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Kamp van Beverlo – Wooden Snake Sculpture loop from Hechtel

02:00

7.88km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bosreservaat In de Brand

Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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857 m

Bosreservaat In de Brand

Nature Reserve

1.33 km

't Kattepoelke

Lake

1.65 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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3.00 km

Hidden Singletrack in Bosland National Park

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You will of course be sent the route on the left. However, the route on the right is much more fun

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3.40 km

Kamp van Beverlo

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To the west of the nature reserve is an extensive military training area known as the Beverlo Camp. The site covers approximately 55 km², making it the largest military training area in Belgium.

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5.02 km

Point 1

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5.14 km

Maria Chapel Henri Wouters

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This chapel is located just outside the paths of the nature reserve. According to the inscription, it was built in 1936 by order of one Henri Wouters to obtain the …

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5.69 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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5.70 km

Wooden Snake Sculpture

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Did you know that snakes also live in sand dunes in these regions? The smooth snake is non-venomous and the smallest snake in our country. She loves dry terrains. The …

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5.83 km

Tree Bench in Bosland National Park

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Trees with a wooden closed construction at the base? Ideal for a rest or even something to eat.

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7.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

2.57 km

497 m

385 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

753 m

602 m

488 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

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Comments

January 27, 2024,In den Brand, Startplaats Kamertstraat, rode route

The "In den Brand" area once formed a transition zone between the residential area of Hechtel and the vast inland dune and heathland to its west. Over the years, this area was afforested to meet the demand for wood from mining. The In den Brand dune area owes its name to the logging industry. People from Hechtel-Eksel used to come …

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