Hoogmoerheide – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

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Hoogmoerheide – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

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Hoogmoerheide – Zwart Goor Pond loop from Merksplas

03:10

12.5km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natuurreservaat Turnhouts Vennengebied

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8 m

Chapel of Our Lady of Silence Geheul

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Prayer house in the field on the Geheul.
This chapel was built in 1961 by contractor War Versmissen van Zondereigen.
This was commissioned by Miss Margriet Van de Vorst, who …

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1.64 km

Hoogmoerheide

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Start through a very beautiful piece of fen and heathland.

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5.27 km

Het Moer Nature Reserve

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Het Moer is traditionally a swamp and the source of the Noordermark river. In the past, local residents extracted peat here. For centuries, Het Moer, with its layers of peat, …

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5.32 km

Boardwalk in the Merkske Valley

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nice boardwalk

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5.83 km

Pathway Between Two Rows of Trees

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A narrow footpath that takes you through the landscape. Experience it your way....

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9.88 km

Zwartgoor, Merksplas

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parking walkers

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10.3 km

Zwart Goor Pond

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The pond of 't Zwart Goor...
A very nice idyllic location to dream away from a prince or princess, I don't know.
Keep dreaming... maybe you will see your fantasy …

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11.6 km

These sandy paths are typical for the Kempen.
They connect the hamlets, farms and chapels.
Today they are mainly used recreationally by hikers or mountain bikers.
Don't forget to enjoy the Kempen landscape.

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12.5 km

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