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View of the Grote Platwijer Pond – Platwijers Nature Reserve loop from Zonhoven

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View of the Grote Platwijer Pond – Platwijers Nature Reserve loop from Zonhoven

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View of the Grote Platwijer Pond – Platwijers Nature Reserve loop from Zonhoven

01:16

11.6km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Rode Vijvers-Wijvenheide

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Platwijers

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.96 km

Vrankenweijer Pond with Water Lilies

Highlight • Lake

There is a small bench at this fish pond. It is one of several privately owned and behind the bench you will find a small fence. However, a walking path …

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2

3.67 km

De Wijers Observation Tower, Zonhoven

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The 15-meter-high lookout tower in the Bolderdal pond area is partly in the water and offers a view over the hundreds of ponds.
From the 15 meter high tower you …

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3

3.91 km

View of Kleine Vijver

Highlight • Lake

You can safely take Kleine Vijver with a grain of salt, at least if you interpret it literally without context. Quite a few ponds and also the wine areas themselves …

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4

4.43 km

Birdwatching hide at 't Winkeltje, Rode Vijvers–Wijvenheide Nature Reserve

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This first of two bird hides a short distance from each other overlooks a pointer that was baptized 't Winkeltje. And just like the others, you will also find a …

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5

4.74 km

Zonderikbeek Bridge

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A bridge over the Zonderikbeek with a piece of boardwalk and an elevation with a rest and lookout bench at the end.

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6

6.99 km

De Wijers Nature Reserve – Observation Tower and Ponds

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spotting tree frogs, but also much more than these green crawling jumpers... Be surprised by the surrounding ponds...

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7

8.74 km

View of the Grote Platwijer Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful viewpoint over the Grote Platwijer Pond.

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9.00 km

Platwijers Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

In the southwest of Zonhoven, along the Hasselt-Mol railway line, lies the Platwijers nature reserve. The area covers approximately 100 hectares.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

2.92 km

2.43 km

884 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.16 km

2.01 km

1.89 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

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6°C

25 %

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