Discover the Eksterheide on foot
Beerse, Flanders, Belgium
Hiking route: 688331
Provided by: Tourist Info
8.7 km
02:11 h
497 kcal
35 m
Description
West of Beerse in Belgium you will find the Eksterheide nature reserve. In this domain of about 170 hectares you will find old clay pits that have turned into small lakes over the years. This water attracts all kinds of waterfowl. This route is therefore recommended for hikers who like to spot birds.
From airport to nature reserve
The first part of this route runs along a heath and then you walk into the woods. You might not say it now, but there used to be an airport here. If you look closely you can still make out the open area where the runway of the former airport was. This is the only memory that can still be found here in the landscape. Other traces of the past are the clay pits used by brickyards. The remainder of this is now called the Devil's Pit. You walk across the Eksterheide to the town of Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel and then set course for the starting point of your tour.
Viewing huts on the heath
You will find various viewing huts scattered throughout the Eksterheide. Stay here for a while and spot birds such as hawks, woodlarks and butterflies. You can also see deer and other mammals in this area if you are lucky.
Belgian towns
A stone's throw from this nature reserve you will find several typical Belgian towns that you can visit. In and around these originally Catholic towns you will find several churches, chapels and monasteries that you can admire. Furthermore, it is of course always nice to end your hike with a cup of coffee or a drink. You can also follow route 643422 in this area.
From airport to nature reserve
The first part of this route runs along a heath and then you walk into the woods. You might not say it now, but there used to be an airport here. If you look closely you can still make out the open area where the runway of the former airport was. This is the only memory that can still be found here in the landscape. Other traces of the past are the clay pits used by brickyards. The remainder of this is now called the Devil's Pit. You walk across the Eksterheide to the town of Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel and then set course for the starting point of your tour.
Viewing huts on the heath
You will find various viewing huts scattered throughout the Eksterheide. Stay here for a while and spot birds such as hawks, woodlarks and butterflies. You can also see deer and other mammals in this area if you are lucky.
Belgian towns
A stone's throw from this nature reserve you will find several typical Belgian towns that you can visit. In and around these originally Catholic towns you will find several churches, chapels and monasteries that you can admire. Furthermore, it is of course always nice to end your hike with a cup of coffee or a drink. You can also follow route 643422 in this area.
Height Profile
Are you going out in Belgium? and can you use some extra information before you get on your bike or start your hike? Then pay a visit to one of the many Tourist Information points that you can find throughout Belgium. away. Then you can be well prepared with great tips from locals.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
59 | 59 (Klampovenstraat, 2340, Beerse, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.00 km | |
60 | 60 (2340, Beerse, Flanders, Belgium) | 0.62 km | |
71 | 71 (2340, Beerse, Flanders, Belgium) | 1.46 km | |
47 | 47 (Klundert, 2340, Beerse, Flanders, Belgium) | 2.97 km | |
47 | 47 (Klundert, 2340, Beerse, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.09 km | |
43 | 43 (Gemeentebos, 2310, Rijkevorsel, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.42 km |
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