The Zwart Water – Kempense Heuvelrug loop from Herentals

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The Zwart Water – Kempense Heuvelrug loop from Herentals

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The Zwart Water – Kempense Heuvelrug loop from Herentals

02:10

8.44km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

Small patch of heath

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Small piece of heathland on the inn...

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3.40 km

Just past the black water.

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A nice walking path

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3.54 km

The Zwart Water

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Het Zwart Water consists of a fen with woods on the edge, gale thickets, willow breeches and lean grassland. In the middle of the water there is a floating platform …

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3.61 km

Birdwatching Spot at the Pond

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Nice view over the fen, with the forest in the background...

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4.38 km

Kempense Heuvelrug

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beautiful hiking area in every season

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4.52 km

Information board Welcome to Snepkensvijver

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Always interesting to read. This nature reserve is managed by Natuurpunt.

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5.61 km

Snepkensvijver welcome sign

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On this board you will find a map with legend. There are also two marked walks listed. Of course you can also read other information.

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8.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

3.63 km

460 m

144 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

1.41 km

1.20 km

655 m

545 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

15°C

6°C

51 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 21, 2024,Oranje Wandeling Heiberg - Snepkensvijver Herentals vanaf Lavendelweg

#The province of Antwerp
#herentals
7 km walk from Natuurpunt with my sister in Snepkensvijver-Heiberg in Herentals. This walk takes you past the most beautiful places in the Heiberg, the Lavendelven and Snepkensvijver, the Zwart Water, heathland and forests. Snepkensvijver is one of the oldest nature reserves in Flanders.
The green walk is 3.6 km, the orange walk is 7.2 …

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