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Nieuwenhoven Pond – View of Nieuwenhoven Castle loop from Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos

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Nieuwenhoven Pond – View of Nieuwenhoven Castle loop from Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos

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Nieuwenhoven Pond – View of Nieuwenhoven Castle loop from Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos

01:36

6.17km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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99 m

Kortenbos Castle

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Kortenbos Castle, also known as Hotel de Groete Engel, is actually a castle-like enclosed farm at Hasseltsesteenweg 448 in Kortenbos. Built in 1641, it was intended to accommodate pilgrims and …

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1.69 km

Provincial Domain of Nieuwenhoven

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This expansive 161-hectare parkland welcomes you with stately avenues, ancient heirloom trees, and a surprisingly rich biodiversity, all without ever sacrificing any agricultural land. You'll stroll past tranquil fishponds, open …

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1.92 km

Provincial Domain Nieuwenhoven – 't Kelshof

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This beautiful brasserie is located in a magnificent park forest. Hikers and cyclists can enjoy delicious ice cream, warm waffles, pancakes, and other cold and hot meals. Children can have fun in the adjacent playground.

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2.36 km

Nieuwenhoven Forester's House and Timber-Framed Barn

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The former half-timbered forester's house dating from the mid-nineteenth century and, together with the associated half-timbered barn, is located in the former park of Nieuwenhoven Castle and serves as a …

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2.46 km

Nieuwenhoven Pond

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Two-part pond... One for fishing... Another with two beautiful wooden plateaus in the middle of the water, with beautiful lilies...

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3.01 km

Carving of a German Soldier in Tree

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It is not known whether the soldier carved it himself or if it was added in the 1930s by a certain Jean Graulus. What is certain is that the uniform …

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3.05 km

View of Nieuwenhoven Castle

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Peeking place between the trees...

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5.88 km

Casselaer Farm

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This truly impressive square farm is a former dependency of the Herkenrode Abbey. There is another facade stone with the coat of arms of Abbess d'Oultremont, year 1736 and slogan: …

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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

2.35 km

710 m

412 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

799 m

692 m

502 m

366 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

22°C

12°C

12 %

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Comments

February 25, 2024,Basiliek Kortenbos – Nieuwenhof vijver boucle au départ de Kozen

In the Nieuwenhoven reserve. Very pretty but also Very muddy in rainy weather.

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March 17, 2025,Wandeling

Nice walk with the girlfriends and the dogs 🌤️🦮🦮🦮🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️👍

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July 13, 2026,Nieuwenhoven, Startplaats provinciaal domein Nieuwenhoven, oranje route

During these summer days, the forest of Nieuwenhoven is the ideal place to find some coolness. Here you walk under the shade of imposing beech, oak, and chestnut trees. During this walk, you can catch a glimpse of the Castle of Nieuwenhoven, the former summer residence of the abbots of Sint-Truiden, and by the renovated pond at the visitor centre, …

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September 3, 2021,Greenspot Nieuwenhoven, startplaats provinciaal domein Nieuwenhoven (rood)

Nice pleasant walk. Lots of mosquitoes. And too bad about the long stretch along the busy stone road

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May 20, 2024,Nieuwenhoven, Startplaats provinciaal domein Nieuwenhoven, rode route

Spread across the Kelsbeek valley lie the forest and castle of Nieuwenhoven. Walk in the shade of imposing beech, oak, and chestnut trees vying for dominance. The soil here is made up of sand, loam, and clay. The result is a colorful palette of plants: from exuberant spring bloomers and rare mosses to a vibrant mix of mushrooms. Children can …

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Nieuwenhoven Pond – View of Nieuwenhoven Castle loop from Basiliek Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos

Kortenbos Castle

Provincial Domain of Nieuwenhoven

Provincial Domain Nieuwenhoven – 't Kelshof

Nieuwenhoven Forester's House and Timber-Framed Barn

Nieuwenhoven Pond

Carving of a German Soldier in Tree

View of Nieuwenhoven Castle

Casselaer Farm

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