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: November 8, 2025

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3.27 km

Bee hotel with a giant bee

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Beautiful and striking artwork.

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3.27 km

Fort Kessel

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The Fort van Kessel was built in 1909-1912 to protect the Antwerp-Herentals and Kleine Nete railway line. At the start of the First World War, trenches were dug and barbed …

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3.51 km

Information board Fort van Kessel

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Always interesting to obtain additional information

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5.95 km

Kesselse Heide information board

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Here you can also park your car.

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8.91 km

Kesselse Heath

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In the Provincial Green Domain of Kesselse Heide you will discover the Kempen as it looked for a long time: a mix of scrub heather, coniferous and deciduous forest, sandy …

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9.25 km

Information board "The history of the Kesselse Heide"

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Definitely read it. It's very interesting.

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9.43 km

Nice picnic spot at Kesselse Heide

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This is a nice place to have a picnic under the tree or just relax for a drink

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9.79 km

Information board trench through the heath

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Here you can read the history of this trench.

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12.8 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.21 km

2.53 km

2.38 km

2.34 km

386 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

4.71 km

1.53 km

1.31 km

465 m

Elevation

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Fort Kessel – Kesselse Heath loop from Emblem

Bee hotel with a giant bee

Fort Kessel

Information board Fort van Kessel

Kesselse Heide information board

Kesselse Heath

Information board "The history of the Kesselse Heide"

Nice picnic spot at Kesselse Heide

Information board trench through the heath

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