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De Zijp Nature Reserve – The Muggenboschen loop from Nieuwerkerken

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De Zijp Nature Reserve – The Muggenboschen loop from Nieuwerkerken

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De Zijp Nature Reserve – The Muggenboschen loop from Nieuwerkerken

01:22

5.19km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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De Zijp

Muggenbosje

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

972 m

Castle of Nieuwerkerken

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Nieuwerkerken Castle is a castle farm, located at Kerkstraat 160 in Nieuwerkerken.

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2

2.02 km

De Zijp Nature Reserve

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very nice walk, in the summer you can see many animals here.

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3.62 km

View over the Low-Stem Fruit Orchard

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4

3.63 km

Highest point in Nieuwerkerken

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From the lookout tower you have a wonderful view!

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5

3.79 km

Crossroads between Engelbamp and Heide

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At the Viersprong between Engelbamp and Heide, the lookout point on top of the shoulder of the sunken road directs the view to the southern Sint-Truiden, whose skyline is clearly recognizable on clear days.

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6

4.78 km

Boardwalk

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Thanks to this boardwalk you can enjoy a piece of protected nature

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7

4.78 km

Bench under a shelter

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Decking path connects before and after, on the covered rest area...

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8

4.84 km

The Muggenboschen

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Here you go in or out of the forest...

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5.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.35 km

1.13 km

971 m

736 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.39 km

762 m

740 m

< 100 m

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