Veldhovenheide Nature Reserve – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Oostham

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Veldhovenheide Nature Reserve – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Oostham

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Veldhovenheide Nature Reserve – Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area loop from Oostham

02:29

9.80km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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187 m

't Gangske 3D Street Art Mural

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Colorful narrow street...

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341 m

Heritage and Memorial Park at Tessenderlo Church

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A memorial at the church, for all those who deserve it...

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1.28 km

Veldhovenheide Nature Reserve

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Veldhovenheide is a forest and heathland area near the village centers of Kwaadmechelen and Oostham, east of the Albert Canal and south of the cycle path on the former Tessenderlo-Heppen …

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1.33 km

Old Rectory of Ham

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History: "Before 1200, a certain Willem, Lord of Colmont, ceded his possessions in Oostham to the abbey of Averbode. Around the same time, Arnold van Wesemael also ceded his farm …

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1.49 km

Dog Off-Leash Area Oude Pastorie Oostham

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"At the Oude Pastorie in Oostham, a piece of forest has been fenced off and set up as a dog off-leash zone. Dogs and their owners can use it freely, but there are a few rules.

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3.51 km

Ave Maria Chapel and Rest Area

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A resting place at the chapel...

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9.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

2.07 km

1.06 km

622 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

1.91 km

1.28 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

10°C

4°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

June 12, 2023,Ham - Kwaadmechelen (Veldhovenheide)

Walked around my own region early this morning. Started from the parking lot of the Sports & Recreation Domain 't Vlietje, Sportlaan 10 in Ham.

A nice round through a forest area with many narrow paths. After about 4.5/5 kilometers the possibility to take a break at IJssalon Tartufo (see opening hours) facebook.com/Seazoenssalontartufo

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