Warandeplas – The Visbeek Valley loop from Wechelderzande

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Warandeplas – The Visbeek Valley loop from Wechelderzande

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Warandeplas – The Visbeek Valley loop from Wechelderzande

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13.4km

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

Lilse Zegge Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful place with a bench along the footpath through the Visbeek valley.

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3.84 km

Visbeekvallei

Nature Reserve

6.92 km

De Lilse Bergen

Highlight • Lake

recreation with swimming possibilities

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8.65 km

Warandeplas

Highlight • Lake

The Warandeplas was created as a sand extraction pit for the construction of the E34 and the ring road around Turnhout. Waterfowl rest here, especially during bird migration and the …

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9.00 km

Achtzaligheden Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Achtzamehedenboom is a coarse fly near the Rollekensberg in the Lilse woods. The tree is known for its capricious shape. The Achtzamehedenboom has been a tourist attraction for years. …

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10.3 km

Heath

Highlight • Natural

Always beautiful to see during the flowering period.

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10.6 km

Bench Overlooking Grazing Zone

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Large sturdy bench overlooking a grazing area with goats (if present).

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10.9 km

The Visbeek Valley

Highlight • Forest

The Visbeek valley is one of the most valuable stream valleys in Flanders. You can enjoy a typical Kempen landscape with purple heather, wide sandy roads and flowery grasslands. In …

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11.6 km

Deer and Wooden Bridges Trail

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Here you walk through beautiful unspoilt nature where free-roaming deer and other animals can cross your path.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.07 km

3.49 km

1.40 km

445 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

4.69 km

1.41 km

957 m

576 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Hartje van de Kempen

Beautiful walk through the Visbeekvallei nature reserve in the heart of the Northern Kempen.

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August 17, 2025,WSVL - Hartje der Kempen-wandeling - Wechelderzande

The Zandstappers of Wechelderzande provided several beautiful routes, or as they advertised: stunning landscape walks in the heart of the Antwerp Kempen region. They followed numerous narrow paths through forests, heathland, and nature reserves. And they were right.
During our walk, we passed the Hof d’Intere, an impressive castle with a sculpture exhibition in the park, as well as the …

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