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Hobokense Polder boardwalk – Polder Forest loop from Hoboken-Polder

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Hobokense Polder boardwalk – Polder Forest loop from Hoboken-Polder

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Hobokense Polder boardwalk – Polder Forest loop from Hoboken-Polder

02:15

8.93km

10m

Hiking

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: August 17, 2026

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Hobokense Polder

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Start point

Train Station

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2.32 km

Hobokense Polder boardwalk

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A butterfly path is always fun and is much needed here to keep your feet dry.

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"Without human intervention, swamps can quickly become dense with shrubs and trees. We are combating this forest formation locally in the Hobokense Polder to keep the wealth of swamp plants and animals as high as possible."
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2.66 km

The Kingfisher Bird Hide

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Interesting information can be read on the bird watching wall.

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3.93 km

View of the water in the Hobokense Polder

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Water is never far away here in the Hoboken polder.

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4.52 km

Polder Forest

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The Hobokense Polder owes its name to the former polder area that stretched along the banks of the Scheldt: low-lying land that was regularly flooded and was cultivated by modest …

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Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

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More and more Galloways are used in nature management. In earlier times, large and small grazers formed the landscape. However, many of these wild grazers are extinct in our regions. …

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Birdwatching hide at Hobokense Polder

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This viewing wall dates from 2017 and was realized after the previous one was reduced to ashes by vandals in 2014.
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De Hobokense Polder Adventure Trail

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More information about this AS Adventure route and others can be found at: asadventure.com/nl/expertise-tips/walking/Ontdek-de-A-S-Adventure-wandelroutes-van-Natuurpunt.html

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8.93 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

1.97 km

1.06 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.17 km

1.63 km

1.36 km

362 m

151 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

14°C

46 %

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Comments

June 28, 2025,Polderbos rondtocht vanuit Hoboken-Polder

Actually a very beautiful piece of nature enclosed by the Scheldt and for the rest a stone desert.
Why is nothing done about the unbridled growth of the Japanese knotweed along the path on the dike (a wall on both sides)? And the noise pollution by ARTES on the other side of the Scheldt could also be a bit less …

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January 12, 2024,Hobokense polder

A walk through the Hobokense polder (hobokensepolder.be/HobokensePolder/HobokensePolder.html) is recommended. This last piece of nature south of Antwerp is more than worth a visit.
We parked on the Schroeilaan in Hoboken, directly opposite the Hobokense Polder. Beautiful nature, a grazing area filled with Galloway cattle, a view of the Scheldt, water features, a boardwalk, bird watching walls and much more. Due …

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September 10, 2025,Hobokense Polder doorgrond

Looking for Galloway cattle and finding them? This walk is ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle.

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March 26, 2024,AS Adventure Wandeling Hobokense Polder

Today we were guests at AS Adventure for the recording of a podcast. We had to take quite a bit of material with us, so we went with our bus. Ideal for exploring the Hobokense Polder afterwards. We have to say it, the name doesn't sound very sexy but we were pleasantly surprised by this walk. The many bird huts, …

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November 1, 2021,Ploeteren door de polder van't stad - Polderstad Hoboken

Struggling through the polder of the city - Polderstad Hoboken

The Hobokense Polder is one of the most beautiful green spots in Antwerp. The perfect place to immerse yourself in nature for a few hours and escape the hustle and bustle of life.
In the varied landscape of polder, swamp and thickets you will invariably come across Galloway cows…
A …

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December 21, 2025,Hoboken - Door de polder van stad 'Polderstad'

Hoboken – through the city's polder - Polder City Hoboken

In good spirits, in boots, and eager to be together, we set off into the Hobokense Polder.
As soon as you enter the polder, you step into a green oasis of tranquility. The Polder of the City, a place where nature and relaxation go hand in hand.

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July 22, 2024,Polderbos – Zicht op het water rondtocht vanuit Hoboken-Polder

Super fun walk along a float path, beautiful nature and the Scheldt. Lots of variety and accessible for dogs

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July 4, 2023,Dwalen door de Hobokense Polder.

Wandering through the Hobokense Polder.

In need of rest... looking for and found in the Hobokense Polder.
The nature reserve is sandwiched between the residential area of Polderstad, New South Antwerp and the Scheldt dike.

The Hobokense Polder is one of the most beautiful green spots in Antwerp. The perfect place to immerse yourself in nature for a few hours …

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Hobokense Polder boardwalk – Polder Forest loop from Hoboken-Polder

Hobokense Polder boardwalk

Marsh Biotope

The Kingfisher Bird Hide

View of the water in the Hobokense Polder

Polder Forest

Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

Birdwatching hide at Hobokense Polder

De Hobokense Polder Adventure Trail

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