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Zuidlede – Puyenbroeck Provincial Park loop from Eksaarde

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Zuidlede – Puyenbroeck Provincial Park loop from Eksaarde

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Zuidlede – Puyenbroeck Provincial Park loop from Eksaarde

03:49

15.2km

10m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32 m

The Field Café

Highlight • Cafe

't Veldcafe in Moerbeke is a nice cycling café where strong cycling stories are shared over a pint. The terrace at the back is recommended. Here you have a relaxing view of the Zuidlede.

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7.34 km

Walking along the Zuidlede is a peaceful and picturesque experience. The path follows the meanders of the river, through green meadows and woodlands. Along the way you will pass charming, unpaved paths and enjoy the silence and nature.

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8.66 km

Living Heritage Park

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In the living heritage park you will discover old breeds of horses, cows, sheep, goats and much more. You can even stroll among the animals through some meadows.

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8.83 km

Puyenbroeck Provincial Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Puyenbroeck is a provincial domain of 510 hectares in the Belgian province of East Flanders, mainly in Wachtebeke but also in Zaffelare and Eksaarde. The area was purchased by the province in 1965 and opened to the public in 1969. The park is low-lying and contains several large ponds. The part of the park south of the Zuidlede is more wooded. Puyenbrug Castle is also located in the park. The name "Puy" refers to an artificial height, while the word "broeck" refers to the swampy nature of the lakes.

There is a large playground, sunbathing areas, a flower park of 23 hectares, a play forest of 10 hectares and a traffic park where children can ride go-carts. There is also an animal park that pays attention to the 'Living Heritage', ancient livestock breeds. You can take a tour through the park with a tourist train. Bicycles and carts can also be rented and rowing boats and pedalos can be rented at the ponds.

MOLA, the provincial mill center in the former Puyenbrug Castle, is also located on the grounds of the provincial domain.

The domain has approximately 150 hectares of forest, with an almost completely contiguous forest area south of the Zuidlede. A permanent breeding wall for birds has also been constructed, which is used by, among others, the sand martin and the bee-eater. An ice cellar was set up as a hibernation place for bats. Some shallow spawning grounds for the fish were created in the ponds.

In 2017 and 2018, Music For Life, Studio Brussel's charity campaign, took place on this domain.

Source: Wikipedia

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8.96 km

Barefoot path

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A short but nice barefoot path over a hill with 2 underpasses. A mud strip is also included, but can easily be skipped. No possibility to wash feet.

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9.46 km

Levend Erfgoedpark Observation Tower

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Since the summer of 2020, a new viewing tower has risen above the Living Heritage Park. You climb 15 meters high via a steel fire escape to a platform above the winding pond, which offers a panoramic view of the popular recreational area. There was also a real landscape park, with an experience park, suspension bridge, barefoot path and grazing animals. The tower is located on the Putjeshoekdam near junction 9 of the Moervaartvallei walking network.

Source: routen.be/levend-erfgoedpark-wandelroute

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11.5 km

View of the Zuidlede

Highlight • River

12.3 km

Etbosdreef

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The Etbosdreef is a protected monument and lined with Canadian poplars that runs in a straight line from the former Wulfsdonk Castle to the municipal border with Eksaarde.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.93 km

3.55 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

4.71 km

4.42 km

4.21 km

1.86 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 10 June

18°C

9°C

90 %

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Zuidlede – Puyenbroeck Provincial Park loop from Eksaarde

The Field Café

Zuidlede

Living Heritage Park

Puyenbroeck Provincial Park

Barefoot path

Levend Erfgoedpark Observation Tower

View of the Zuidlede

Etbosdreef

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