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The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – De Huwynsbossen loop from Kapelhoek

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The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – De Huwynsbossen loop from Kapelhoek

Moderate

3.9

(8)

38

hikers

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – De Huwynsbossen loop from Kapelhoek

02:14

8.76km

20m

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: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.82 km

Mahieuskapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Huweynbossen, always a pleasant change. Picnic table, shelter and once through the forest, you have a beautiful panorama of the region towards Torhout.

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2

2.64 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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3

3.17 km

Zuivelhoeve de Bossneppe

Highlight • Cafe

Tasty ice creams

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4

3.18 km

Time for an ice cream

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5

4.13 km

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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6

4.77 km

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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7

5.85 km

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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8

5.86 km

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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8.76 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

3.10 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.19 km

932 m

835 m

173 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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