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The Forest Cross – NATO Airfield Malle loop from Zalfens Gebroekt

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Antwerp
Zoersel

The Forest Cross – NATO Airfield Malle loop from Zalfens Gebroekt

Moderate

4.3

(23)

144

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The Forest Cross – NATO Airfield Malle loop from Zalfens Gebroekt

02:21

9.32km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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970 m

Rest bench Nature & Landscape Care

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Here you can take a comfortable break.

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2.05 km

Shelter with picnic tables

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Here you can take shelter if you are caught in a sudden rain shower.
You can eat your picnic here in peace, both inside and outside.

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2.06 km

Kruis van Blommerschot

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The forest cross, which lies against the border of Oostmalle and Zoersel, was built on a six-way junction in 1931 long before the construction of the E34. There is a …

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2.08 km

Information boards

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On these signs you can read about the following:
- Valley of the Delfte Beek
- Re-meandering of the Delfte Beek

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5.14 km

Dead Trees of Domein Blommerschot

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Domein Blommerschot and the Beulkbeemden together form a beautiful nature reserve with a mix of forests, grasslands and wet meadows. In Blommerschot you will find extensive deciduous forests with winding …

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7.65 km

NATO Airfield Malle

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Malle-Zoersel Airport was built in the period 1952-55 as a NATO reserve airfield on grounds that were then mainly used for forestry. It never served as an operational airport.

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8.15 km

Valley of the Delfte Brook

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The Delfte Beek originates in the area of the Kempen clay. For thousands of years, clay particles were deposited on the valley floor during floods. As a result, the soil …

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8.30 km

Shelter at Kruisdreef

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Rest area with covered seating

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9.32 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

3.17 km

2.30 km

201 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

2.24 km

1.37 km

1.16 km

838 m

150 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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