Pond in the Blakheide – Blakheide loop from Merksplas

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Pond in the Blakheide – Blakheide loop from Merksplas

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Pond in the Blakheide – Blakheide loop from Merksplas

02:09

19.4km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.66 km

Blakheide

Forest

8.76 km

Pond in the Blakheide

Highlight • Lake

De Blakheide is a beautiful nature reserve and hiking area in Beerse on the border with Rijkevorsel. It is a relatively narrow strip of planted coniferous forest next to a …

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11.1 km

Blakheide

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The Blakheide is a beautiful nature reserve in Beerse on the border with Rijkevorsel and is located in a European protection area, a so-called Natura 2000 area, where heathland …

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12.5 km

Memorial John William Harper V.C 29/09/1944

Highlight • Monument

Historical location where the Polar Bears forced a breakthrough in the liberation of Merksplas on Friday September 29, 1944. At the Battle of Merksplas, J.W. Harper's life.

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13.0 km

Merksplas Colony

Highlight • Historical Site

The Merksplas colony was established in the early 19th century and existed until the 1990s. Nowadays the buildings house various farms, a refugee reception center and a prison.

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13.5 km

Unique Avenue Structure

Highlight • Structure

Imposing avenues give structure to the Colony. The domain of almost 600 hectares is arranged as a checkerboard of beautiful rectangular (almost square) plots. Stately lanes with trees over 100 …

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14.3 km

Crossing over Ringwal Kolonie 5-7

Highlight • Historical Site

A barrier dug by humans to prevent possible escapes during the heyday of the colony's existence. Now you can enjoy the peace and quiet at this ring wall. The waterfronts are colored differently each season.

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17.1 km

The Basin - Historic Swimming Pool Colony

Highlight • Lake

Historic Swimming Pool was dug manually by vagrants in the 19th century. The 'Bassin' of yesteryear had the allure of the French Riviera and was only allowed for staff. There …

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17.3 km

Colony - Eastern Rampart

Highlight • Historical Site

In order to prevent the increase in escape attempts, a ring moat was dug from 1893, approximately 10 meters wide and almost 7 km long. The marked walk 'The Escape …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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