Ruiterskuilen Pond – Joekelbos loop from WW2 Airfield Ophoven Y32 Bodenplatte

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Ruiterskuilen Pond – Joekelbos loop from WW2 Airfield Ophoven Y32 Bodenplatte

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Ruiterskuilen Pond – Joekelbos loop from WW2 Airfield Ophoven Y32 Bodenplatte

03:53

15.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5 m

Lake in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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2.77 km

Ophovenerheide

Forest

3.98 km

Ruiterskuilen Pond

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The Ruiterskuilen are two fens in the Ophovenerbos on the Kempens Plateau in the Belgian municipality of Opglabbeek. The fens are characterized by the brown color of the acidic water. …

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5.89 km

Climbing Poles in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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At twelve hectares, the Joekelbos is the largest adventure-themed play forest in Belgium and is located in the Duinengordel nature reserve in Oudsbergen. This freely accessible forest offers children all …

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6.19 km

Joekelbos

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Beautiful surroundings on the sand dune

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6.59 km

Playground and Water Play Area in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Fun for the kids

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7.31 km

Sand Dune in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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So you also encounter them in the forest...

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12.5 km

Black Fen

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Enjoy the reflections on the water...

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12.6 km

Schaapsven

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Beautiful ven in the woods...

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.72 km

3.92 km

1.14 km

1.08 km

499 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 19 October

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Comments

July 3, 2025,Oudsbergen Duinengordel rood

Large parking at the start. Almost the entire route is unpaved, except for a few 100 m where you have to go on a cycle path. Wonderfully quiet surroundings, no cars and a variety of landscapes. Many benches for picnicking.

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