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The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – Mahieuskapel loop from Torhout

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The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – Mahieuskapel loop from Torhout

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The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – Mahieuskapel loop from Torhout

02:22

40.5km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.1 km

Memorial to Australian Aviators J.B. Cowan & L.N. Jones at Heihoek

Highlight • Monument

On October 3, 1944, a few weeks before the armistice, Lt. Cowen, an Australian pilot, died here when he jumped/fell from his burning plane and died here. Originally he was buried near this field cross, but in 1925 he was transferred to Dudzele to the British Cemetery there.

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10.1 km

World War I Monument for Jim Cowan and Jones

Highlight • Monument

WO I monument

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10.5 km

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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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10.8 km

Owl Viewing Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.5 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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12.7 km

Zuivelhoeve de Bossneppe

Highlight • Cafe

Tasty ice creams

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12.7 km

Bossneppe

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34.1 km

Saint James Church, Lichtervelde

Highlight • Religious Site

Around the market square a lot of nice pubs are present, some with a nice place outside to watch the other people passing by. The renovation of the square a couple of years ago allows you to have a comfortable feeling while sitting outside. During this tour you only have two stops with possibilities to have a drink, eat a snack, wafer, pancake or ice cream. Do not hesitate if you feel you might need a stop.

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40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

9.91 km

2.12 km

267 m

176 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

18.4 km

477 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

29°C

17°C

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The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve – Mahieuskapel loop from Torhout

Memorial to Australian Aviators J.B. Cowan & L.N. Jones at Heihoek

World War I Monument for Jim Cowan and Jones

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve

Owl Viewing Platform

Mahieuskapel

Zuivelhoeve de Bossneppe

Bossneppe

Saint James Church, Lichtervelde

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