Kamp van Beverlo – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel-Eksel

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Kamp van Beverlo – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel-Eksel

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Kamp van Beverlo – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel-Eksel

05:01

19.8km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Bosreservaat In de Brand

Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 km

Kamp van Beverlo

Highlight • Natural

To the west of the nature reserve is an extensive military training area known as the Beverlo Camp. The site covers approximately 55 km², making it the largest military training area in Belgium.

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3.53 km

Tree Bench in Bosland National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Trees with a wooden closed construction at the base? Ideal for a rest or even something to eat.

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7.50 km

't Kattepoelke

Lake

8.02 km

The dunes of 'In den Brand' were created in the last ice age, 12,000 years ago when fierce north winds drove sand to the Kempen. Real inland dunes were created and because the wind had free play, these dunes shifted. When our climate warmed up, forests sprang up spontaneously. People felled these for fields and houses, leaving the sand exposed again. It was later decided to plant trees again because the sand even penetrated the houses. In addition, the planting of coniferous trees allowed firewood to be obtained, hence the name of the area. Source and more: star spot sign "In den Brand" at komoot.nl/highlight/5349380

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8.44 km

Dog Off-Leash Area Bosland National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Dogs are not allowed to run loose in the nature reserve 'In den Brand' itself. But here, on the other side of a lane, you can, in a large piece of forest. You will find the main entrance here, but you can also enter it via the parking lot of the nature reserve (near the street).

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8.73 km

In den Brand Dunes Information Board

Highlight • Natural Monument

In 2008 "In den Brand" was awarded two stars by Regional Landscape Lage Kempen and the province of Limburg in the star spots initiative. This sign is a reminder and also provides more interesting information about the origin and history of the inland dunes.

Part of the inscription (freely edited): The dunes of 'In den Brand' were created in the last ice age, 12,000 years ago when fierce north winds drove sand to the Kempen. Real inland dunes were created and because the wind had free play, these dunes shifted. When our climate warmed up, forests sprang up spontaneously. People felled these for fields and houses, leaving the sand exposed again. It was later decided to plant trees again because the sand even penetrated the houses. In addition, the planting of coniferous trees allowed firewood to be obtained, hence the name of the area.

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8.73 km

Giant Insect Sculptures Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

At the back right of the picnic area behind the parking lot and information boards of "In den Brand" there is a small playground with some giant insects.

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9.09 km

Bosreservaat In de Brand

Nature Reserve

11.5 km

Source of the Grote Nete

Highlight • River

Anyone walking here will inevitably cross the Nete or Grote Nete every now and then. There is another small stream at this spot that you might not even notice if it weren't for the name. However, the Grote Nete does indeed have its source northeast of Hechtel, about a mile from the Dommel. Hechtel-Eksel is a real source area. The Zwarte Beek also has its source not far from here. In Lier the Grote Nete merges with the Kleine Nete and simply becomes the Nete.

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16.7 km