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Listening post Het Marum – History brought to life At this special listening post in the Het Marum nature reserve, you are the engine! It is a so-called Human Power system: by turning the large black wheel, you generate the necessary electricity and the stories come to life. Through the built-in speaker, you will discover fascinating testimonies about the hundred-year history of the former military shooting range, the development of the nature reserve, and the iconic Bailey bridge. There is also plenty to discover at the top: a detailed hiking map, historical photos of the military activities, and a QR code for digital route guidance. The robust corten steel column fits in beautifully with the rugged Kempense landscape. An interactive stop where you not only learn something, but literally put your own energy into it!

The listening post at the Marum tells a special story of a special area. The Marum (± 315 ha) is the northernmost part of the Groot Schietveld, located to the left of the Kampweg towards Brecht and has been a military domain since the 1890s. Until recently, the area was a safety zone for shooting exercises up to 7,000 meters and was therefore not accessible to the public. In the past, the army from Brasschaat shot towards Loenhout, today it points the barrel of the cannon towards Brasschaat. In the current military use, this safety zone is no longer necessary and Het Marum could therefore be opened as a safe walking zone, even at times when military activities are taking place in the rest of the Groot Schietveld. (Municipality of Wuustwezel)

Relax in the company of Mary.

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Neo-Gothic chapel modernized The neo-Gothic chapel was given a central place as a cafeteria and multi-purpose space. The OCMW also found a place there. The chapel was first thoroughly restored with modern heating and lighting techniques and a new stone floor. Additional openings in the facades let in a lot of light and provide a great sense of space through the panoramic view. The space on the rood screen was separated from the rest of the chapel by a glass wall

The Sacred Heart Statue of Jesus was erected in September 1904. On the pedestal is the Latin text: “Ignemveni mittere in terram, etquid volo nist ut accendatur?” “I came to bring fire to the earth, and what else would I desire than for it to blaze up?”

Slow Cabins: get away from the world in Wuustwezel Slow down in a detached eco-hut in a secret location near home, surrounded by peace and beautiful nature. That is the concept of “Slow Cabins”. You can now also come and completely slow down in Wuustwezel on a domain of vzw Kempens Landschap. Vzw Kempens Landschap is the owner of a beautiful park and nature reserve in Wuustwezel. The domain used to be the backyard of a monastery where sisters were prepared to leave on a foreign mission. Here and there you will come across religious traces of this past, such as statues or a Lourdes grotto. Eye-catchers of the quiet walking area are a few stately avenues, meadows and forest zones. In a quiet corner of the domain, a self-sufficient house for couples, the ‘Time for Two’ cabin, is temporarily being set up. This ecological and mobile cabin guarantees a unique ‘nature experience’ in refined simplicity. Cook your own meal in the kitchen, light the wood fire or try an outdoor barbecue next to a sputtering fire pit. If you want, you can also book a slow dinner with local products or a breakfast basket. Book a moment of rest at www.slowcabins.be !

Heritage walk The monastery buildings are surrounded by avenues, meadows and forests. The heritage walk takes you past a number of religious statues and interesting places. Along the way, the signs tell you more about the lives of the sisters and the domain. At the back of the domain is the cemetery of the sisters where you can view the history of the sisters on a memorial column.