2 walks in the Valley of the Grote Gete
Discover the Valley of the Grote Gete in Flemish Brabant with these two circular walks of varying distance.
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Kalkense Meersen with Yoshi Mertens
Amateur photographer Yoshi Mertens captures the magic of Kalkense Meersen in East Flanders.
The Molsbroek nature reserve in Lokeren
The Molsbroek nature reserve is an attractive and interesting place to visit for a short 5 km walk or a longer 8 km one.
Walking around Hollogne-sur-Geer and Grand-Axhe
An 11 km country walk around two nature reserves, a château, and the villages of Hollogne-sur-Geer, Omal, Grand-Axhe and Petit-Axhe.
Walking in Anlier Forest
Anlier Forest in the south of Belgium is one of the country’s largest forests. Here are seven walking routes through Anlier Forest.
A day – or longer – in Zoutleeuw
First of all, let’s deal with its strange name. Zoutleeuw. Does it originate from the times when lions (leeuwen) with a taste for salt (zout)… Read More »A day – or longer – in Zoutleeuw
Het Vinne. Great for kids. And sometimes for dogs
If you’ve got children and are getting short on ideas for a pleasant day out, then I recommend the provincial park “Het Vinne” near Zoutleeuw… Read More »Het Vinne. Great for kids. And sometimes for dogs
The Leuven-Mechelen Canal
Cycling along the Leuven-Mechelen Canal is easy and fun thanks to wide, clearly signposted cycle paths.
Heidebos near Moerbeke
Between the villages of Moerbeke and Wachtebeke, a few kilometres to the east of Sint-Niklaas, lies the Heidebos, a large nature reserve incorporating deciduous and coniferous forests as well as a vast expanse of heath land. Three signposted walks start from the car park on Fortstraat; all are ideal for young children.Read More »Heidebos near Moerbeke
The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe
First, a word of caution. If you are looking for a gentle Sunday afternoon stroll in a pretty park with a conveniently located waffle-van, then the Verdronken (Drowned) Land of Saeftinghe near Antwerp isn’t for you. It’s muddy, it’s exposed, and there’s no waffle-van for kilometres. But if you are looking for a huge dose of fresh sea air, some peace and solitude, and a touch of wilderness, then it’s definitely worth a visit.
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If your idea of a wild duck only extends to the mallards floating on the pond in your local park and greedily swallowing your stale… Read More »Bourgoyen nature reserve, Gent
Walking in the Forêt de Soignes
This post on walking in the Forêt de Soignes has been updated and is now here.
Kalmthout Heath, Antwerp
I never thought I would compare the region north of Antwerp to Scotland — until I visited Kalmthout Heath. If you get the chance to… Read More »Kalmthout Heath, Antwerp
Doode Bemde, Neerijse
The Doode Bemde nature reserve outside Neerijse is bordered by the Rivers Dijle and Ijse. It can be reached by the 344 bus from Brussels’… Read More »Doode Bemde, Neerijse
Wild orchids near Aarschot
I think orchids are wonderful. Not the huge ones stocked in florists, which seem to be more plastic than plant, but wild orchids. But, you… Read More »Wild orchids near Aarschot