Walking in Stabroek

This route takes you through the countryside of the Belgian towns of Stabroek and Hoevenen. A varied walk where you can fully enjoy nature and tranquility.

Old farms
From Hoevenen you can walk straight into the polders. You will see flower-rich grasslands, fields, streams and characteristic old farms. You pass a small airport where you can spot helicopters and planes such as Cessnas. It is wonderfully peaceful to walk in the polder. Ideal for getting a breath of fresh air. In Hoevenen itself you can view a beautiful church at the western end of Kerkstraat. The tower dates from the thirteenth century.

The Red
To the right of Hoevenen you walk through Het Rood, a small-scale forest at the transition from the polders to the Kempen. The soil naturally contains a lot of iron, the rusting of this metal gives the soil its characteristic rust-brown color. Het Rood was created as a castle park two hundred years ago. You walk through avenues with majestic old beeches and oaks. A wonderful experience!