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Large dune with steep descents – Bridge over the Zwarte Beek loop from Hechtel

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Large dune with steep descents – Bridge over the Zwarte Beek loop from Hechtel

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Large dune with steep descents – Bridge over the Zwarte Beek loop from Hechtel

02:50

11.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Natuurreservaat Katershoeve

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834 m

Large dune with steep descents

Highlight • Natural

3.84 km

Bridge over the Zwarte Beek

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This bridge over the Zwarte Beek, near the military domain, was constructed in 2024 and replaced by a sturdier version in 2025.

Source: natuurpunt.be/nieuws/project-katerswater

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4.25 km

The Katershoeve is an old farmstead in the Zwarte Beek Valley, surrounded by military grounds. It is also the address and meeting point for Natuurpunt Hechtel-Eksel.

Source: obzkkdw.wordpress.com/omgevingsboek/omgevingselementen/katershoeve

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5.04 km

Katershoeve Nature Reserve

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A short section along the road where you can park and follow the red path (Katerspad). Information signs and a bench are provided. This was the starting point during the …

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6.58 km

Zwartwater Birdwatching Hut

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Close to some small paths and the route of the "orange" walk of Resterheide you will find the Zwartwater here, near the border between Hechtel and Eksel. There is also …

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6.92 km

Bird Sanctuary Behind 't Zwart Water

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On the path from 't Zwart Water to the forests you will pass grain fields, flower meadows and all kinds of bushes and grasslands. These are partly inaccessible and serve …

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7.43 km

Behind the Zwart Water

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If you walk north from Zwart Water (also known as Black Water) towards Begijnenvijver, you'll pass a mosaic of grasslands, hedgerows, copses, and grain fields. This is where the sources …

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11.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

4.33 km

1.73 km

598 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.92 km

1.60 km

1.07 km

997 m

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Large dune with steep descents – Bridge over the Zwarte Beek loop from Hechtel

Large dune with steep descents

Bridge over the Zwarte Beek

Katershoeve

Katershoeve Nature Reserve

Zwartwater Birdwatching Hut

Bird Sanctuary Behind 't Zwart Water

Behind the Zwart Water

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