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Het Blak bird hide – Het Blak - Old Clay Pit loop from Kolonie Merksplas

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Het Blak bird hide – Het Blak - Old Clay Pit loop from Kolonie Merksplas

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Het Blak bird hide – Het Blak - Old Clay Pit loop from Kolonie Merksplas

01:21

5.29km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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1.35 km

Blakheide

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route Merksplas Rijkevorsel

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1.59 km

Merksplas-Kolonie

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2.10 km

Blakheide Nature Reserve Trail

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De Blakheide is a beautiful nature reserve and hiking area in Beerse on the border with Rijkevorsel. In this area are also some fens, old peat pits and pieces of heathland that have defied the test of time.

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2.99 km

Het Blak bird hide

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It's always fun to enjoy life happening in your field of vision on the water, hidden behind a viewing wall.

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3.08 km

Het Blak - Old Clay Pit

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The Blak, an old clay pit and its surrounding heathland is a European protection area, a so-called Natura 2000 area. Heathland restoration is one of the most important goals. There …

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4.81 km

View of the Vagrants' Farm

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4.85 km

Ossenweg Avenue, Merksplas

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Between Ossenweg and Blackheide there is a beautiful nature reserve with cycling and walking paths.
Several clay pits are still present and are the result of the brickworks in the area.

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5.29 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.55 km

1.74 km

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4.49 km

802 m

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Sunday 19 July

23°C

13°C

9 %

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Het Blak bird hide – Het Blak - Old Clay Pit loop from Kolonie Merksplas

Blakheide

View of Blakheide

Merksplas-Kolonie

Blakheide Nature Reserve Trail

Het Blak bird hide

Het Blak - Old Clay Pit

View of the Vagrants' Farm

Ossenweg Avenue, Merksplas

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