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De Huwynsbossen – Natuurreservaat De Huwynsbossen rondtocht vanuit Heihoek wandelroute

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De Huwynsbossen – Natuurreservaat De Huwynsbossen rondtocht vanuit Heihoek wandelroute

Luc Lamsens planned a hike

May 9, 2026

De Huwynsbossen – Natuurreservaat De Huwynsbossen rondtocht vanuit Heihoek wandelroute

Moderate

02:20

9.12km

3.9km/h

30m

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Overview

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.

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Parking

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14 m

De Huwynsbossen

Highlight • Forest

The Huwynsbossen is a 33-hectare domain forest and is located on a 49-metre high ridge that separates the Yzerbekken and Scheldt basin. The forest is located in the West Flemish …

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28 m

Shelter and Information Board Huwynsbossen

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Spacious hexagonal hut with benches against the walls inside, close to the entrance to the Huwynsbossen, where there is also an information board.

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3.93 km

Memorial to Australian Aviators J.B. Cowan & L.N. Jones at Heihoek

Highlight • Monument

On October 3, 1944, a few weeks before the armistice, Lt. Cowen, an Australian pilot, died here when he jumped/fell from his burning plane and died here. Originally he was …

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5.49 km

De Bossenhof Ice Cream Parlor and Dairy Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Time for an ice cream

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5.50 km

Zuivelhoeve de Bossneppe

Highlight • Cafe

Tasty ice creams

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5.98 km

Short-Eared Owl Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Four in one: 1. a place to spot approaching migratory birds, to spot wildlife; 2. a platform to enjoy the landscape; there is an orientation table (in clear weather you …

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6.80 km

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The village of Lichtervelde created a wood where hiking paths and mountainbike tracks are defined. There are some nice spots for a picknick, to park your car. Dogs are welcome.

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7.72 km

Puppietjes Art Installation, Huwynsbossen

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Artwork Puppies in the Huwynsbossen in Lichtervelde. The construction consists of upright rusted metal plates with cut-out letters that form the word 'puppies'. The artwork and word come from an …

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9.12 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

3.31 km

987 m

650 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.56 km

1.06 km

402 m

< 100 m

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De Huwynsbossen – Natuurreservaat De Huwynsbossen rondtocht vanuit Heihoek wandelroute

De Huwynsbossen

Shelter and Information Board Huwynsbossen

Memorial to Australian Aviators J.B. Cowan & L.N. Jones at Heihoek

De Bossenhof Ice Cream Parlor and Dairy Shop

Zuivelhoeve de Bossneppe

Short-Eared Owl Observation Tower

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve

Puppietjes Art Installation, Huwynsbossen

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