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The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Wortel-Kolonie loop from Hoogstraten

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The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Wortel-Kolonie loop from Hoogstraten

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The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Wortel-Kolonie loop from Hoogstraten

04:47

18.9km

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 17, 2026

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Wortel-kolonie

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.62 km

Belgium–Netherlands Border Crossing

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You have to be able to handle a piece of plain otherwise it's endlessly heavy

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5.87 km

Alternative Boardwalk

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The used tree is partly still there ;-)

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6.36 km

Wooden Bench in Nature

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Nice and beautiful walk. Top

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6.97 km

Boardwalk along the Merkske

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Initially designed for hiking, nothing stops you from picking up your pace on this walk and going for a jog. Proceed carefully, especially on rainy days, to avoid slipping.

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7.00 km

The Merkske Wooden Bridge

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Beautiful little hiking trail that is among the most beautiful in Flanders (and the Netherlands).

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7.76 km

Grazing Area Entrance Gate

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You walk into an area where cows graze. Keep a safe distance!

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9.31 km

Vennegebied Lakes

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13.8 km

Wortel-Kolonie

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At the beginning of the 19th century, the Wortel colony was the first free agricultural colony, which meant that poor families were allowed to live on small farms here. They …

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.06 km

3.81 km

2.66 km

2.47 km

863 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

3.08 km

3.06 km

2.00 km

934 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

24°C

12°C

21 %

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The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Wortel-Kolonie loop from Hoogstraten

Belgium–Netherlands Border Crossing

Alternative Boardwalk

Wooden Bench in Nature

Boardwalk along the Merkske

The Merkske Wooden Bridge

Grazing Area Entrance Gate

Vennegebied Lakes

Wortel-Kolonie

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