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: November 12, 2025

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John William Harper Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Walking segment commemorating the heroic deed of John William Harper
° 06/08/1916 Doncaster, Yorkshire, Great Britain
+ 29/09/1944 Merksplas, Belgium

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2.67 km

Landlopers Cemetery West - Gate 1

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This cemetery contains 227 anonymous, white crosses. Most of them only have a number. There is a name on a few crosses. In the period 1873-2000, more than 6000 people …

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3.32 km

Grote Hoeve

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The Grote Hoeve ("Big Court") was built in 1880 according to a design by Victor Besme in monastic architecture. The buildings are arranged along a large rectangular courtyard.
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3.47 km

Colony 7 Visitor Center

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A beautifully restored building in the farm complex. From the brasserie or on the terrace you have a beautiful view of the courtyard.
In the visitor center you will discover …

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3.66 km

Open hay barns Kolonie 5-7

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Beautifully restored open haylofts.
These large open barns now serve as a location for markets, events and parties. Ideal place to shelter from rain or bright sunshine.

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4.00 km

Memorial John William Harper V.C 29/09/1944

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Historical location where the Polar Bears forced a breakthrough in the liberation of Merksplas on Friday September 29, 1944. At the Battle of Merksplas, J.W. Harper's life.

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4.02 km

Quarantine stable 19th century

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Behind the Grote Hoeve and the open hay and straw barns in the meadow near the West ring wall is the Quarantine Stable. This distance of 400 meters between the …

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4.05 km

De Vagebond Sculpture

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The Vagebond that you can look into the eyes here is also a hidden link with the local beer Vagebond, which is brewed by Brouwerij Vagebond.

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4.80 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.51 km

208 m

141 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

1.29 km

271 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Colony 7 Visitor Center – Open hay barns Kolonie 5-7 loop from Merksplas

John William Harper Trail

Landlopers Cemetery West - Gate 1

Grote Hoeve

Colony 7 Visitor Center

Open hay barns Kolonie 5-7

Memorial John William Harper V.C 29/09/1944

Quarantine stable 19th century

De Vagebond Sculpture

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