Moereveld – hiking trail along Spanjaardbeek loop from Torhout

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Moereveld – hiking trail along Spanjaardbeek loop from Torhout

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Moereveld – hiking trail along Spanjaardbeek loop from Torhout

03:11

12.6km

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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.88 km

Moereveld

Highlight • Trail

The Moereveld was once an inhospitable heathland that later functioned as a sand quarry for a while. The last part of the hiking trail of the same name passes through it.

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4.93 km

picnic spot

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At the confluence of Spanjaardbeek and Koebeek there are 2 picnic tables, shielded by a bush. Enjoy the tranquility and green surroundings here.

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5.65 km

Bakvoordekapel

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The Bakvoorde chapel was built in 9140 by the Vanhoutte/Geysens couple, who had 19 children between 1900 and 1921. Inside is a memorial plaque with everyone's dates of birth and …

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5.87 km

hiking trail along Spanjaardbeek

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Beautiful walking path on the flank of the Spanjaardbeek! The grass path follows the meanders of the - by West Flemish standards - fast-flowing and deeply incised water.

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6.85 km

Geboortebos picnic spot

Highlight • Rest Area

In the native forest on the banks of the Spanjaardbeek you can enjoy the peace and nature at the picnic spot.

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10.1 km

At Hoeve 't Moereveld you can choose from fifteen to twenty different types of ice cream prepared on site. In the tearoom at the farm you can enjoy ice cream sundaes as well as chocolate mousse, apple pie and pancakes.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

4.61 km

1.80 km

599 m

324 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

5.14 km

938 m

454 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

7°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

April 14, 2023,Moereveldwandeling

An article in the Krant van West-Vlaanderen by an outdoor expert about the 'grand canyon' of Torhout, triggered us to do this hike.
Right at the start we follow a grass path along the Koebeek. The walking path continues to follow almost the bank until you reach a first resting place. From now on we will be guided by the …

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