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View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

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View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

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4.4

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224

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View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

02:34

9.86km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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108 m

Mechelse Heide — Lakes and Sand Dunes

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Beautiful surroundings. Especially come in August when the heather is in bloom. Wonderful!

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307 m

Sand Dune Pond at Hoge Kempen National Park

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A piece of sand dunes, not far from the entrance of the area. In the middle at the front is a pond (with frogs in the right season and a …

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401 m

Stairway to the Viewpoint of Mechelse Heide

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Is a good workout for the calves

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597 m

View of the Mechelse Heide

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Water playground

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1.37 km

Bench With View of Mechelse Heide Lake

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One of many benches. If you miss it don't worry, there are really enough in this area. This does come with a good view, just like the picnic bench a little further on.

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1.48 km

View of the Quarry and Lake at Mechelse Heide

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Come here especially in August when the heather blooms. Wonderful to see the purple land!

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1.98 km

Bench With View of Mechelse Heide

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Nice place to rest or have something to eat and drink.

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8.27 km

Heather Fields of Mechelse Heide

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The heather slopes here in this beautiful location...

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9.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

4.39 km

331 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

3.30 km

2.29 km

672 m

153 m

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