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Lake in the Forest – Beech Avenue loop from Grotenhoutbos - Gierlebos

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Lake in the Forest – Beech Avenue loop from Grotenhoutbos - Gierlebos

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Lake in the Forest – Beech Avenue loop from Grotenhoutbos - Gierlebos

01:53

7.46km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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609 m

Pastoorshoed

Highlight • Forest

Definitely worth reading. You always learn something.

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1.28 km

Gierle Grotenhoutbos Pond

Highlight • Lake

Be sure to bring binoculars to watch the antics of the water birds

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1.77 km

Lake in the Forest

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful nature reserve with a lot of variety in vegetation.

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1.96 km

View of the Pond near E34

Highlight • Lake

The pond excavated for the construction of the E34 highway is now a great place to spot waterfowl

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2.80 km

Beech Avenue

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful drove to walk in all seasons under the old beech trees.

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5.49 km

Open space with numerous ponds

Highlight • Lake

rain boots are welcome

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5.91 km

Bench at Grotenhoutbos Parking

Highlight • Rest Area

After a walk you can settle down here to reflect on the beautiful nature in the Grotenhoutbos.

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6.28 km

Grotenhout Forest

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful nature reserve with a lot of variety in the fauna and flora.

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7.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

2.68 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

2.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

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Comments

August 26, 2025,Giels Bos vanuit Vosselaar

A pleasant walk, peaceful and already quite warm in the morning. Nice and dry everywhere except for one exceptional spot; we've never experienced anything quite like it before.

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Lake in the Forest – Beech Avenue loop from Grotenhoutbos - Gierlebos

Pastoorshoed

Gierle Grotenhoutbos Pond

Lake in the Forest

View of the Pond near E34

Beech Avenue

Open space with numerous ponds

Bench at Grotenhoutbos Parking

Grotenhout Forest

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