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Hikes in Hautes Fagnes Belgium

Hiking on the High Fens from Signal de Botrange

By Denzil on January 16, 2021 • ( 16 Comments )

Five walks of different distances on the beautiful High Fens of Belgium, starting from the Signal de Botrange.

Molsbroek nature reserve Lokeren

The Molsbroek nature reserve in Lokeren

By Denzil on January 7, 2021 • ( 16 Comments )

The Molsbroek nature reserve is an attractive and interesting place to visit for a short 5 km walk or a longer 8 km one.

Wereth massacre

Remembering the Wereth Massacre

By Denzil on January 5, 2021 • ( 20 Comments )

During the Wereth Massacre on December 17, 1944, 11 captured black US soldiers were shot by German SS troops.

Daily evening walk

The benefits of a daily evening walk

By Denzil on January 3, 2021 • ( 26 Comments )

Taking a daily evening walk can help you get or keep fit, and can help improve your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

hiking in the High Fens

Hiking in the High Fens from Mont Rigi

By Denzil on December 30, 2020 • ( 16 Comments )

Hiking in the High Fens of Belgium is a highly popular activity. Here are four routes to take, starting from Mont Rigi.

Belgian 2020 news quiz

The Belgian 2020 News Quiz!

By Denzil on December 27, 2020 • ( 21 Comments )

Attempt these 12 questions on news items in Belgium in 2020 and see if you can score 12 out of 12!

Walking around Hollogne-sur-Geer and Grand-Axhe

By Denzil on December 23, 2020 • ( 6 Comments )

An 11 km country walk around two nature reserves, a château, and the villages of Hollogne-sur-Geer, Omal, Grand-Axhe and Petit-Axhe.

River Helle valley walk

River Helle valley walk and Lake Eupen

By Denzil on December 20, 2020 • ( 13 Comments )

An outstanding 12k walk along the picturesque River Helle valley and then around the southern perimeter of Lake Eupen.

Baraque Michel walk

Two walks from Baraque Michel

By Denzil on December 11, 2020 • ( 17 Comments )

Enjoy a short 5 km or a longer 9 km walk from Baraque Michel, one of the highest spots of Belgium

Walks around Keerbergen

Four walks around Keerbergen

By Denzil on December 6, 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

Four walks – three short and one longer one – around the fields, heaths, forests and suburbs of Keerbergen, and along the River Dijle.

Opprebais quarry walk

A walk around Opprebais quarry and village

By Denzil on December 1, 2020 • ( 10 Comments )

A 5km walk around the village of Opprebais in Brabant Wallon province, taking in the flooded quarry, a ruined château and a windmill.

Irish Peace Park

How to spend a day in Mesen

By Denzil on November 29, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

Stefaan Bailleur from the website wandelverhaal.be describes how to spend a day in the town of Mesen/Messines in West Flanders.

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