Stropersbos – Heather Stropersbos loop from Kapellebrug

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Stropersbos – Heather Stropersbos loop from Kapellebrug

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Stropersbos – Heather Stropersbos loop from Kapellebrug

01:09

4.55km

10m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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71 m

Fort Sint-Jan in Stropersbos

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The Stropersbos is spread over the municipalities of Stekene and Sint-Gillis-Waas and is one of the largest forest complexes in East Flanders. You can explore the forest with three walking …

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532 m

Defense line of 1701-1702, set up by the commander of the French troops de Bedmar during the War of the Spanish Succession. The 2.5 km long line consists of a moat, parapet, eight redans and a fortress.

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1.33 km

Spanish Line in Stropersbos

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This area has seen its share of wars. It could hardly be otherwise, for a forest that dates back to the 13th century. The War of the Spanish Succession still …

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2.54 km

Stropersbos

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The Stropersbos is a natural gem not to be missed with its stately avenues, valuable alder forests, open spaces with heath and its large grazers! Together with the adjacent green …

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3.09 km

Heather Stropersbos

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In the 19th century, coniferous forests were planted on a large scale in the Stropersbos. That wood was needed to firmly support the tunnels of the coal mines. But in …

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3.43 km