Walking through the West Flemish Heuvelland

The West Flemish hills are perfect for unforgettable walks. In this rural area near the French border, the peace and quiet of yesteryear still reign. This route takes you through the woods of the Kemmelberg and Domein de Warande.

The Warande
Kasteel de Warande dates from 1925 and is currently used as a town hall. The adjoining park is laid out in the English landscape style. You walk past meadows and ponds in the valley of the Willebeek. Here and there are loose groups of trees, mostly of foreign origin. On the flanks of the Kemmelberg you walk into a varied deciduous forest where you see many sweet chestnuts. Beech, oak and maple trees also grow here. A wonderful place for some shade on sunny days.

Watchtower Belvedere
With its 156 meters, the Kemmelberg is one of the highest hills in Flanders. You walk here on a hard-fought location from the First World War. So heavy that after the war the hill was left bare and was replanted with deciduous trees. On top of the hill is the Belvédère, a monumental and newly renovated watchtower from the period around 1920. On clear days you can see the North Sea from here. A restaurant is located in the building.