Boardwalk Trail – Bridge Over the Asbeek loop from Balen

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Boardwalk Trail – Bridge Over the Asbeek loop from Balen

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Boardwalk Trail – Bridge Over the Asbeek loop from Balen

02:47

11.0km

20m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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963 m

Boardwalk Trail

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A nice pad that ensures that your feet keep it dry. Deck path runs parallel to the adjacent footpath. This path is only more adventurous. Children like to do such trails.

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1.55 km

Birdwatching Hide

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Don't forget binoculars and / or camera ... Of course you can also enjoy the beautiful view ...

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1.80 km

Hammock Rest Point Jangmat

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A hammock resting point with facilities for 3 hammocks ... You can bring your own hammock or rent one at VC De Kruierie or recreation area Keiheuvel ...

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2.51 km

Bench With a View of the Wetlands

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A quiet spot that is only a few meters from the main path. Nice view of the swamp area. The habitat of many frogs. Just enjoying...

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3.83 km

Always nice to enjoy a picnic outdoors. A bare spot in autumn and winter, but once the leaves give the landscape back color, this is a very pleasant picnic spot. Keep it clean by bringing your own waste.

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4.80 km

Bridge Over the Asbeek

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Bridges connect people and landscapes. Also here...

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5.42 km

Bench with panoramic view

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Very inviting couch to enjoy what can happen for you in this piece of nature. Every moment here is a different experience. Today was a gray day on the meadows ...

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6.60 km

Scheps Nature Reserve

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The Balen nature reserve (302 hectares), between the hamlet of Scheps and the sub-municipality of Olmen, is a gem of a stream valley. For centuries, watercourses have shaped the landscape …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

2.70 km

1.94 km

994 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.44 km

2.22 km

2.06 km

1.67 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

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Comments

December 27, 2025,Grote Nete Vallei Balen

Today I chose a route in the Grote Nete valley.
I thought the mud wouldn't be too bad in this freezing weather 😅
The mud was indeed frozen solid, so it wasn't a problem, but the two flooded paths meant we had to take a 4.5 km detour 🫣
It's a beautiful nature reserve, though. We'll have to come back …

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