Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds – Averbode Abbey loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Pinnekensweier

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Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds – Averbode Abbey loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Pinnekensweier

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Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds – Averbode Abbey loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Pinnekensweier

02:56

11.5km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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289 m

Mijmerbank Memorial Bench for Deceased Children

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The musing bank has been in Gerhagen since 2012 and was created on the initiative of the self-help group OVOK, short for Parents of Deceased Children. The bench consists of …

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3.96 km

Picnic Bench with View of the Pond

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With free beautiful view...

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4.49 km

Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds

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Averbode Bos & Heide is located around the abbey of Averbode. It is the transition from the Kempen to the Hageland. Extensive forests alternate with fens, marshes, heathland and heathland with scanty grasslands. Beautiful nature to take a walk.

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4.53 km

St. Apollonia Chapel

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Saint Apollonia is the patroness of dentists, dental technicians and all sufferers of toothache. People with toothaches or children whose milk teeth are falling out can turn to her here.

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4.78 km

Eikenbosven - Resting bench

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Because the bench is on a hill, you have a beautiful view all around while you take a break.

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6.41 km

Averbode Abbey

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The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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6.90 km

Averbode Abbey viewpoint

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Nice viewpoint on the Abbey and the Abbey Church from the Luikerdreef.

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11.5 km

Gerhagen Public Parking

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Free parking. From here you can start many walks.
Carefree enjoyment of the Gerhagen Nature Reserve

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.92 km

2.97 km

328 m

291 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

3.23 km

1.55 km

937 m

579 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

5°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 21, 2022,Het Laat Poeltje – Averbode Heide Rondje vanuit Vorst

The part in the direction of Averbode that is circled (photo) is no longer accessible (they have made it private access), you can just cross the Turnhoutsebaan and follow the tour.

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August 6, 2022,De Merode Tessenderlo

To Tessenderlo, the Merode. Nice spacious parking lot. Many cycling / hiking trails. Eat/drink opportunity. Through the beautiful forests with the beautiful ferns in a sandy area. The heather was already in full bloom.
Pleasant walk with nodes (see Hiking nodes app) you can make the route larger if necessary.
Enjoyed .

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November 1, 2023,Wandeling Gerhagen Tessenderlo en Averbode Bos en Heide

Walk via junctions of 13 km, of which 9.2 km is unpaved. The paved part is largely car-free asphalt roads. And cross a large track twice.
We had another rain shower 🌧, and because we left a bit late, the last part was in the dark (luckily we were equipped with lighting for this 🔦😁). Like everywhere, a lot of …

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