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De Huwynsbossen – The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve loop from Heihoek wandelroute

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De Huwynsbossen – The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve loop from Heihoek wandelroute

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De Huwynsbossen – The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve loop from Heihoek wandelroute

01:41

6.61km

20m

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: May 8, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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14 m

De Huwynsbossen

Highlight • Forest

The Huwynsbossen is a 33-hectare domain forest and is located on a 49-metre high ridge that separates the Yzerbekken and Scheldt basin. The forest is located in the West Flemish …

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Shelter and Information Board Huwynsbossen

Highlight • Rest Area

Spacious hexagonal hut with benches against the walls inside, close to the entrance to the Huwynsbossen, where there is also an information board.

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823 m

Mahieuskapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Huweynbossen, always a pleasant change. Picnic table, shelter and once through the forest, you have a beautiful panorama of the region towards Torhout.

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2.08 km

Short-Eared Owl Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Four in one: 1. a place to spot approaching migratory birds, to spot wildlife; 2. a platform to enjoy the landscape; there is an orientation table (in clear weather you …

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3.55 km

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The village of Lichtervelde created a wood where hiking paths and mountainbike tracks are defined. There are some nice spots for a picknick, to park your car. Dogs are welcome.

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4.41 km

Puppietjes Art Installation, Huwynsbossen

Highlight • Monument

Artwork Puppies in the Huwynsbossen in Lichtervelde. The construction consists of upright rusted metal plates with cut-out letters that form the word 'puppies'. The artwork and word come from an …

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6.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

1.25 km

798 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

943 m

882 m

307 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

30°C

15°C

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De Huwynsbossen – The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve loop from Heihoek wandelroute

De Huwynsbossen

Shelter and Information Board Huwynsbossen

Mahieuskapel

Short-Eared Owl Observation Tower

The Huwynsbossen Nature Reserve

Puppietjes Art Installation, Huwynsbossen

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