Boardwalks through the heath – Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

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Boardwalks through the heath – Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

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Boardwalks through the heath – Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds loop from Averbode Bos en Heide

02:04

8.04km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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980 m

Boardwalks through the heath

Highlight • Trail

After the decking, another climb with a beautiful view over the area... The sun plays here between the trees...

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1.40 km

View of Ven Nooit Gedacht and Munninckxgoor from the observation platform

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No swamps here. You do look out over Ven Nooit Gedacht and the Munninckxgoor when you stand on the viewing platform. On the other side you have the Eikenbosven.

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1.47 km

Birdwatching Hide at Ven Nooit Gedacht

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Looking out over Ven Nooit Gedacht and in the distance the Munninckxgoor with an information board that mentions some bird species that you could observe here. Behind you the beautiful …

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1.82 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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1.86 km

Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds

Highlight • Natural

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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2.82 km