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The Blankaart Observation Tower – View of De Blankaart Castle loop from Merkem

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The Blankaart Observation Tower – View of De Blankaart Castle loop from Merkem

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4.6

(35)

170

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The Blankaart Observation Tower – View of De Blankaart Castle loop from Merkem

04:37

18.3km

30m

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: May 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.22 km

Tree Tunnel Pathway

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nice story

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2

4.61 km

Viewpoint with information panels

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Four viewing towers were provided in the Blankaart. They were constructed from galvanized steel with a steel sheet roof. This is one without a roof, consisting of two parts on …

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5.16 km

The Blankaart Observation Tower

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From this lookout tower you have a beautiful view of the De Blankaart nature reserve. When the weather is clear you can enjoy beautiful panoramas. Certainly do!

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4

6.93 km

Blankaart Castle

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The Blankaart Pond forms the core of the recognized nature reserve De Blankaart of Natuurpunt VZW. The pond was created around 1550 by peat extraction that soon became flooded. The …

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5

7.29 km

View of De Blankaart Castle

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Beautiful view of De Blankaart Castle from the bridge, but be careful. The bridge can be a bit slippery in wet weather!

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6

7.30 km

De Blankaart Nature Reserve

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beautiful nature

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7

7.43 km

Boardwalk Trail

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Wooden paths were constructed for the most swampy parts. Good thing, too.

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8

13.2 km

Blankaart Birdwatching Hide

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B

18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.02 km

6.07 km

4.74 km

378 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

4.26 km

3.79 km

3.21 km

1.97 km

378 m

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Friday 26 June

28°C

19°C

45 %

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