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Stappersven – Ponds in the Kalmthoutse Heide loop from Essen

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Stappersven – Ponds in the Kalmthoutse Heide loop from Essen

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Stappersven – Ponds in the Kalmthoutse Heide loop from Essen

05:37

22.3km

30m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide

Kalmthoutse Heide

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.08 km

Wildertse Duintjes Nature Reserve

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Wild through the Wildertse dunes.
Arrived on the right track by train in Wildert – Essen.
Calm... 'wood' holding on to the 'Steenweg' and with luck we reach the Wildertse …

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2

5.42 km

Old clay pit Achterste Duintjes

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Idyllic spot by a pond in the Wildertse Duintjes, with information boards and a few benches.

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3

9.23 km

Stappersven

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Walking between beautiful views, heathland, fens and forests, that's what you do in the Stappersven-Kalmthoutse Heide nature reserve.

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13.4 km

Kalmthoutse Heide Observation Tower

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Beautiful views over the heath once you get to the top. It is more than worth the climb.

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5

14.4 km

GR5 through Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide

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This segment of the GR5 goes straight thru the hearth of this beautiful natural reserve that is the "Kalmthoutse Heide". You will come across vast plains with beautiful dunes. No …

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17.1 km

Ponds in the Kalmthoutse Heide

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Top nature... Water feature in the heath...

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18.0 km

View of the Kalmthoutse Heide

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Beautiful location... View over the greener part of the heath...

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8

18.4 km

Grenspark - north parking

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You can also park your car here and consult the visitor boards with information.

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.16 km

3.72 km

914 m

121 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

5.34 km

3.85 km

1.95 km

472 m

340 m

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