Baliekouter – Bridge over the Mandel loop from Wakken

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Baliekouter – Bridge over the Mandel loop from Wakken

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Baliekouter – Bridge over the Mandel loop from Wakken

02:59

11.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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76 m

Saint Catherine's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

So-called "Catharinakapel", already mentioned in 1455, located in relation to the Kapellestraat and on the southeast corner of the Baliekouter. On the engraving of Sanderus' Flandria Illustrata (1641-1644), the little …

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482 m

Baliekouter

Highlight • Natural

The provincial domain Baliekouter is an ideal starting point for walks, among other things. The De Baliekouter eatery and atmospheric café is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Toilets are accessible on the days of closure.

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676 m

Bridge over the Mandel

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De Mandel near provincial domain Baliekouter. Thanks to the bridge, you can cross with dry feet.

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5.38 km

Vlaskapelletjes Art Installation by Martine Platteau

Highlight • Monument

This artwork refers to the flax past of this region.
The shapes represent the "flax chapels".
Flax was retted along these banks of the Leie. After retting, the wet flax …

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9.53 km

Kasteel van Wakken

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The castle is situated directly opposite the church and is located on the edge of the village center. The surrounding park borders Kraaistraat. The neoclassical castle, built around 1840, stands …

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9.63 km

Sint-Petrus-en-Sint-Catharinakerk

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Late classical parish church, built in 1790-1794 to the design of architect Colin, replacing a Romanesque church with an octagonal tower on the same site. Non-oriented church, whose portal lies …

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9.67 km

Former Wakken Town Hall

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Former town hall. The building is included within the protected village view of Wakken, and is protected as a monument by Royal Decree of 14/01/1998.
Under French rule, it was …

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11.7 km