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Vrijbos Forest – Keunedreef, Houthulstbos loop from Houthulst

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Vrijbos Forest – Keunedreef, Houthulstbos loop from Houthulst

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Vrijbos Forest – Keunedreef, Houthulstbos loop from Houthulst

01:28

5.79km

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: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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358 m

Lourdes Grotto of Houthulst

Highlight • Religious Site

The Lourdes Grotto of Houthulst is a Lourdes Grotto in the Vrijbos in Houthulst, in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. The cave was founded in 1860 on the initiative of Mrs Cassiers, wife of Senator Jan-Pieter Cassiers. It was the first cave in Belgium dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. Wikipedia

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Vrijbos Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Vrijbos in Houthulst is one of the larger forests in West Flanders with its 350 hectares. It is an important place of pilgrimage because of the Lourdes grotto in the sub-domain Rotsebos. Deciduous trees set the tone in the Vrijbos, some of which are 100 years old. Woodpeckers, birds of prey, deer, bats and the bright yellow golden oriole are just a few of the many guests in the Vrijbos. Don't be fooled by the tranquility because it is teeming with life!

Source: natuurenbos.be/vrijbos

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4.06 km

Keunedreef, Houthulstbos

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Fairly rolling gravel path in Vrijbos

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4.17 km

Vrijbos Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

5.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

787 m

424 m

325 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

969 m

905 m

529 m

208 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Vrijbos Forest – Keunedreef, Houthulstbos loop from Houthulst

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