Verduynlos in the Kravaalbos – Kravaalbos Forest loop from Mazenzele

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Verduynlos in the Kravaalbos – Kravaalbos Forest loop from Mazenzele

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Verduynlos in the Kravaalbos – Kravaalbos Forest loop from Mazenzele

03:00

11.5km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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172 m

St. Peter's Church - Mazenzele

Highlight • Religious Site

The church, dating from the 13th century, perhaps earlier, is partly the oldest existing building in the municipality of Opwijk. A large part was made with sandstone from the nearby Kravaalbos. It was definitively protected as a monument by the ministerial decision of 16 November 1997. During the First World War, part of the church (including the tower) was blown up by the Germans. The so-called Thiende bell 'Maria' has been hanging in the tower since 1639. It was cast by J. Brouchart. The picturesque church was restored on the outside. During the restoration work, an archaeological investigation was also carried out and the 19th-century Anneessensorgel from the church in Nijverseel was returned to the parish church of Mazenzele. In 1967, the walled cemetery was removed and a new cemetery was constructed along the Kouterbaan.
(Wikipedia)

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919 m

Bench With View of the Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sit down and enjoy the view and tranquility ...

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1.44 km

Kravaalvelden

Nature Reserve

2.75 km

Verduynlos in the Kravaalbos

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Kravaalbos is an ecologically valuable old-growth forest, characterized by a colorful spring flora. It is centrally located in the beautiful, gently rolling landscape between Aalst, Asse, and Opwijk. Here originate the streams that meander so charmingly through the landscape.
The forest is accessible year-round on the paths. Sturdy shoes are recommended. In rainy weather, the paths become muddy and difficult to navigate. Not accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
(Brochure: Discover the Kravaalbos)

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5.05 km

Observation Tower - Stinnetjesaan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The highest point of the plot will be reinforced with a lookout tower in the form of a viewing or tree house.
The lookout tower, together with a bee hotel and a pole camping spot, will form part of a 75-are rest and experience spot designed by Café Stinne.

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6.98 km

Saint Walburga's Church - Meldert (Aalst)

Highlight • Religious Site

We can assume that a church or chapel was built here at this Frankish village square, in all probability by the first monks of Affligem when the abbey was founded in 1062. The building was strategically located on a ridge and was probably a lookout post on the important road Asse-Moorsel. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Walburga. She was an Irish missionary in the 8th century. The original church from the 12th century, in Romanesque style, was largely destroyed in 1356 by the troops of Louis van Male, Count of Flanders, during his invasion of Brabant. In 1363 it was rebuilt in Gothic style with sandstone from the local quarries. The cemetery wall is also listed and was restored in 1984. From that moment on, the deceased were buried in the new cemetery on the Langeweg. The church contains a Van Peteghem organ, like the one in the church of Essene.

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7.04 km

Living Hop Monument, Meldert

Highlight • Monument

A first ‘living’ hop monument was erected at the request of the
Heemkundige Kring De Faluintjes. It was unveiled on 2 September
2006 by Yves Leterme (then Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture) and in the presence of Mayor Annie de Maght and Mr.
Abbot Benedictus Verschelden of the Affligem Abbey.
In September 2018, a new ‘living’ hop monument was inaugurated;
it was designed and built by artist Jean Bernard Koeman.
The intention is that living hop vines will grow around this iron monument.

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9.48 km

Kravaalbos Forest

Highlight • Forest

An old forest on the edge of the faluintjes. The forest is a remnant of the former Coal Forest. In the autumn, enjoy the colours and scents. In the spring, the purple Bluebells.
A must to wander around in this forest.

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10.2 km

The White Village Mazenzele Cherry Blossom Meadow

Highlight • Natural

At the edge of the forest, a place to rest after a walk in the woods.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

3.90 km

1.63 km

812 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

2.25 km

1.49 km

1.48 km

755 m

464 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

September 17, 2024,balade Mazenzele

Nice walk to do near Meldert. The circuit is mainly on pleasant paths or tracks and some quiet roads. We pass through the pretty woods of Kravaalbos and we will notice, at km 4.8, an observatory (for birds?) as well as a meadow with fallow deer. Also note the beautiful Sint-Walburga church in Meldert. Easy route accessible to all and …

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February 28, 2023,Kravaalbos vanuit Meldert

The wind was cold, but a brilliant sun makes up for it. To the Kravaalbos today, from Meldert on the basis of hiking junctions. Departed from Meldert church towards junction 51 - 50 - 49 - 71 - 70 - 26 - 48 - 24 - 25 - 47 - 99 - 40 - 51. A route adapted from Routen …

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May 6, 2025,balade Mazenzele

A lovely walk in the Mazenzele region. The route follows quiet back roads and paths, passing through the lovely Kravaalbos woods at the start and finish. You'll also notice the beautiful little Sint-Walburga church at km 7.6. The route is easy to walk, fairly shaded, and accessible to everyone. The trail starts at a small parking lot at Kruiskenveld, with …

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