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Het Leen Observation Tower – Ferm Oostwinkel — Place of Solace loop from Het Leen

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Het Leen Observation Tower – Ferm Oostwinkel — Place of Solace loop from Het Leen

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4.4

(21)

140

hikers

Het Leen Observation Tower – Ferm Oostwinkel — Place of Solace loop from Het Leen

01:56

7.70km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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60 m

Madou Ballonvaarten Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Do you want to see the Meetjesland from the air? Madou Balloon Rides promises the best views and advertises them in a curious way.

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2.28 km

4

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3

3.70 km

Play Meadow, Het Leen

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Ideal for a picnic with the kids. Bring Frisbee, or Kubb (and a cooler bag of drinks).

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3.74 km

Gnome Tree House

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Ideal with children

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4.95 km

Het Leen Observation Tower

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Since November 2020 you can climb the 21 meter high watchtower in the provincial domain Het Leen. The watchtower has a cantilever at the top.

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5.01 km

From Ghent you can reach Eeklo in half an hour, by car or train. Het Leen is located just outside the village centre. This is a provincial domain with a …

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7.09 km

Carved Face Tree in Het Leen

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June 2026: didn't notice this tree. Has it disappeared or do I need to look more carefully in the future 👀?

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7.49 km

Ferm Oostwinkel — Place of Solace

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The comfort place is an initiative of Ferm, formerly known as the Boerinnenbond. With the campaign, Ferm wants to be a source of comfort for everyone who struggles with lack, …

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7.70 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

1.93 km

116 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

344 m

187 m

< 100 m

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