Kravaalbos — Gravel Path – View of Kravaalbos loop from Mazenzele

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Kravaalbos — Gravel Path – View of Kravaalbos loop from Mazenzele

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Kravaalbos — Gravel Path – View of Kravaalbos loop from Mazenzele

02:05

8.00km

50m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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172 m

St. Peter's Church - Mazenzele

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The church, dating from the 13th century, perhaps earlier, is partly the oldest existing building in the municipality of Opwijk. A large part was made with sandstone from the nearby …

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2.34 km

Picnic Table

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March 2026: no picnic table in sight. It's still a lovely path here, of course! It's a shame you have to walk between two wire fences.

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3.13 km

Kravaalbos — Gravel Path

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The Kravaalbos is car-free, but you can cycle around it via gravel paths.

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3.46 km

View of Kravaalbos

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When crossing an open plain. After all, the Kravaalbos lies in front of and behind you.

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3.81 km

Observation Tower - Stinnetjesaan

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The highest point of the plot will be reinforced with a lookout tower in the form of a viewing or tree house.
The lookout tower, together with a bee hotel …

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4.03 km

Café Bij Stinne

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On the edge of the Kravaalbos, WAF allowed the facade of Café Stinne to blend into a painted forest landscape. The exterior blends seamlessly with its surroundings, with a facade …

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4.90 km

Path to the Pond

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Adventurous trail with ups and downs. Kids love this trail.

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4.94 km

Pond of the Old Sandstone Quarry Kravaalbos

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The large pond in the Kravaalbos forest is a remnant of a historic quarry. As early as the 12th century, a closed farmstead, once used for stone quarrying, stood on …

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8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

1.27 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

2.44 km

1.05 km

938 m

464 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

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Comments

April 14, 2023,Vijver oude zandsteen winning – Kravaalbos boucle au départ de Mazenzele

Very pleasant. Birdsong along the way. Attention very very muddy in 2 places provide adequate shoes.

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July 6, 2024,BEL 🇧🇪 - Hiking the Kravaalbos

A short drive from Brussels is the lovely Kravaalbos. With dozens of nice trails in a beautiful forest 🌳

It has been a long time since I came here. It is rare to find those places in Belgium where one can enjoy pure tranquillity. The storm that day added a special touch with the wind howling through the trees. It …