Things to Do around Oud-Turnhout

Oud-Turnhout offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features heathland, forests, and dunes, providing varied terrain for exploration. Over 447 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.27 stars.

Popular hiking areas in Oud-Turnhout include Landschap De Liereman and Belse Heide Nature Reserve. These locations feature well-indicated paths through diverse natural settings like heathlands, forests, and dunes. Further information on routes is available in the Hiking around Oud-Turnhout guide.

Nature reserves such as Landschap De Liereman and Belse Heide in Oud-Turnhout offer well-marked paths suitable for families. These areas provide accessible routes through diverse landscapes, including heathlands and forests. The trails are generally not overly challenging, making them suitable for various ages.

Many outdoor areas in Oud-Turnhout, including nature reserves, generally permit dogs, often requiring them to be on a leash. It is advisable to check specific regulations for individual nature reserves like Landschap De Liereman or Belse Heide before visiting. Respecting local guidelines helps protect the natural environment.

Oud-Turnhout offers various cycling opportunities, including touring, road, and gravel biking. The Dessel-Schoten Canal Pathway is a scenic route for touring cyclists. Guides like Cycling around Oud-Turnhout and Gravel biking around Oud-Turnhout provide detailed route information.

Landschap De Liereman is one of Belgium's oldest protected nature reserves, located east of Oud-Turnhout. It features classic Kempen countryside with heathland, coniferous forests, and dry, shifting dunes that transition into saturated fens. The reserve offers well-indicated paths and a watchtower for panoramic views.

The Zwart Water is a natural monument consisting of a fen surrounded by woods, thickets, and lean grassland. A floating platform in the middle provides a resting and nesting spot for birds. Historically, it formed from sand collecting around an impervious layer, creating a pool and eventually peat, giving the water its dark color.

Oud-Turnhout provides 147 jogging routes through its diverse landscapes. These trails traverse heathlands, forests, and dunes, offering varied terrain for runners. Detailed information and routes can be found in the Running Trails around Oud-Turnhout guide.

Oud-Turnhout features more than 400 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 12,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.27 out of 5 stars. The community has contributed 969 ratings for these routes.

Trails in Oud-Turnhout feature diverse terrain, including sandy hills, heathland, coniferous forests, and dry, shifting dunes. The region also includes fens, willow areas, and lean grassland. This variety supports different outdoor activities and skill levels.

Komoot offers several guides for Oud-Turnhout, including Hiking around Oud-Turnhout, Running Trails around Oud-Turnhout, and Cycling around Oud-Turnhout. There are also guides for Gravel biking around Oud-Turnhout, Road Cycling Routes around Oud-Turnhout, and MTB Trails around Oud-Turnhout.

The official website for the municipality of Oud-Turnhout is www.oud-turnhout.be. For general inquiries, the main phone number for the Oud-Turnhout town hall reception is +32 14 46 22 11.