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Sint-Niklaas
Sint-Gillis-Waas

Heather Stropersbos – Stropersbos loop from Kapellebrug

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Belgium
Flanders
East Flanders
Sint-Niklaas
Sint-Gillis-Waas

Heather Stropersbos – Stropersbos loop from Kapellebrug

Moderate

4.6

(126)

576

hikers

Heather Stropersbos – Stropersbos loop from Kapellebrug

02:13

8.78km

10m

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 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Stropersbos

Highlight • Forest

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3.27 km

Defensive rampart 1701 - 1702

Highlight • Historical Site

Bedmar Line from 1701 - 1702 was raised during the War of the Spanish Succession. A historic location where the kids can now freely romp.

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4.00 km

Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Heathland in recovery.
Come at the right time and see Erica in her full beauty.

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4.56 km

Area for small grazers

Highlight • Forest

An area for grazers. Know that we as humans are guests here in the habitat of the grazers.
Keep your distance and enjoy this piece of nature together.

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5.03 km

Spanish Line in Stropersbos

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This area has seen its share of wars. It could hardly be otherwise, for a forest that dates back to the 13th century. The War of the Spanish Succession still …

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6.14 km

Fort Sint-Jan in Stropersbos

Highlight • Historical Site

The Stropersbos is spread over the municipalities of Stekene and Sint-Gillis-Waas and is one of the largest forest complexes in East Flanders. You can explore the forest with three walking …

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7.38 km

Heather Stropersbos

Highlight • Natural

In the 19th century, coniferous forests were planted on a large scale in the Stropersbos. That wood was needed to firmly support the tunnels of the coal mines. But in …

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7.93 km

Stropersbos

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The Stropersbos is a natural gem not to be missed with its stately avenues, valuable alder forests, open spaces with heath and its large grazers! Together with the adjacent green …

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8.78 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

3.00 km

462 m

248 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

3.26 km

1.22 km

638 m

224 m

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Friday 26 June

31°C

19°C

39 %

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