Molsbroek Nature Reserve – Molsbroek Nature Reserve loop from Lokeren

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Molsbroek Nature Reserve – Molsbroek Nature Reserve loop from Lokeren

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Molsbroek Nature Reserve – Molsbroek Nature Reserve loop from Lokeren

00:59

9.34km

10m

Running

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

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Scheldevallei

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Molsbroek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Molsbroek is ideal for a quiet walk. Because of the many water, many water birds can be spotted.

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4.36 km

Molsbroek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the nature reserve Molsbroek close to Lokeren. There is a visitor center where you can have a drink. Near the center are 3 free-use fixed binoculars to admire the fauna and flora of the area.

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4.42 km

Patjoepelke statue in Molsbroek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Monument

Patjoepelke, the gnome who sprang from the brain of Lokeren youth writer Yvonne Waegemans, was given his own statue in the Molsbroek nature reserve in 2009. This happened 100 years after the birth of his creator.

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4.67 km

Along the former peat extraction area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A narrow walking dike that you share with cyclists. Beautiful view of the former peat extraction area that is now under water.

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8.69 km

Verloren Bos Park and Castle

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful cycling in this large, well-kept park with a view of the castle.

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8.89 km

Hans De Pelsmacker Sculpture (Molsbroek-Buylaers Walking Route)

Highlight • Monument

A work by Ghent artist Hans De Pelsmacker (born 1960).

It was installed here as part of an exhibition that ran from June 19 to October 2, 1994.

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8.93 km

Coach House of the Verloren Bos

Highlight • Structure

Stay in the castle or the coach house in the park of the Verloren Bos. The Castle appeals to dreamy, poetic souls, the Coach House is for tough and energetic daredevils.

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9.10 km

Verloren Bos Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Castle is a villa built in 1899 by industrialist Gonzales Cock, where you can still experience some of the grandeur of the past here and there: the beautiful mosaic …

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9.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

2.65 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces