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Nijlen

Kesselse Heath

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Nijlen

Kesselse Heath

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Kesselse Heath

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    • Location: Nijlen, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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    November 25, 2021

    Hiking

    In the Provincial Green Domain of Kesselse Heide you will discover the Kempen as it looked for a long time: a mix of scrub heather, coniferous and deciduous forest, sandy plains and fens. You will find the typical heath vegetation. The sheep ensure the preservation of this authentic landscape. The Heidepad takes you along the most beautiful spots. For children, the expansive sands are the ultimate sandbox.
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    June 2, 2021

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    In the forest area there are many old low hanging oaks: keep this in mind during the period of the oak processionary caterpillars
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    February 16, 2026

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    The Kesselse Heide-Het Goor area consists of a variety of nutrient-poor meadows, pastures, marshes, and ponds, bordered and crisscrossed by enclosed landscape types, and contains numerous landscape elements. The area …
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    Fort Kessel – Kesselse Heath loop from Kessel

    14.9km

    03:44

    20m

    20m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Fort Kessel – Kesselse Heath loop from Emblem

    12.9km

    03:15

    20m

    20m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Pond on the Kesselse Heath – Fort Kessel loop from Kessel

    8.47km

    02:08

    10m

    10m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Nijlen, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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