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Vrieselhof Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

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Vrieselhof Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

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(109)

387

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Vrieselhof Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

03:25

13.5km

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: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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550 m

Vrieselhof Castle

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The name "Vrieselhof" goes back to Jan van Vriesele, a nobleman from Kontich who bought about 24 bundles of land in Oelegem (about 32 ha) around 1300. He gave the …

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750 m

Vrieselhof Castle Avenue

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The historic avenue structure of the Vrieselhof will be restored. Beech trees are being replaced by more resistant sessile oaks. The lane is also extended a bit. …

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1.85 km

Behind Fort Oelegem

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Path along the water around the fortress...

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5.28 km

Path Lined With Tall Trees

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In the summer it is shady and cooling under the trees with a lovely breeze

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11.8 km

Fort Oelegem

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The fort was built between 1909 and 1914 to prevent an invasion. After 1918, the fort was rebuilt, its weapons replaced, and its ventilation and emergency exits were adapted.

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11.9 km

Boardwalk to Fort Oelegem

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The decking ensures that you do not get wet feet here. The path keeps you on the straight and narrow while protecting the vulnerable forest floor at the same time. …

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12.0 km

Groot Schijn

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The valley of the Groot Schijn runs through the domain Vrieselhof. It is a tributary of the Scheldt that rises in Malle (Westmalle sub-municipality) in the area between the windmill …

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12.6 km

Vrieselhof Marsh-Marigold Meadows

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An excellent quiet landscape park for sleuths. You knew a lot to discover.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

4.28 km

2.63 km

1.74 km

126 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

4.62 km

1.52 km

1.49 km

1.07 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

28°C

19°C

24 %

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Vrieselhof Castle – Fort Oelegem loop from Oelegem

Vrieselhof Castle

Vrieselhof Castle Avenue

Behind Fort Oelegem

Path Lined With Tall Trees

Fort Oelegem

Boardwalk to Fort Oelegem

Groot Schijn

Vrieselhof Marsh-Marigold Meadows

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