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Kooldries Old Clay Pit Pond – Viewing platform loop from Brecht
01:28
5.77km
10m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 22, 2026
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Kooldries Old Clay Pit Pond
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1.93 km
Viewing platform
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3.08 km
Kooldries-Hoofsweer Nature Reserve
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Hoofsweer Clay Pits Nature Reserve
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Characteristic of this nature reserve is that the old wells are more linear and contain more water than the clay wells of Kooldries.
There is a bird watching wall near the largest old clay pit, located on the central axis.
The walking path initially takes you along narrow paths that form a berm between the old clay pits. These old clay pits are witnesses to the former industrial clay extraction. You will regularly find clay pits along the entire route of the Kempen Canal.
The clay that was mined in the Noorderkempen in the 19th and 20th centuries was only at a depth of 0.50 to 1 meter.
Today the clay pits are filled with water.
Today, water birds take great pleasure in the old clay pits. You can observe their lifestyle along the banks.
These old clay pits of Hoofsweer are definitely worth a visit!
As a hiker you can discover the area via hiking trails.
You can visit these old clay pits with a stroller or wheelchair.
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Kooldries picnic area – by the old clay pit
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Too bad there is only one picnic table.
You do have a nice view of the water feature with its protagonists.
Waterfowl fly to and fro...
Swimming is prohibited. Cold spots in the filled clay pit are very dangerous.
Don't forget to take your garbage back with you.
There is no trash can at this location.
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Kooldries Clay Pits
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Way Types & Surfaces
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2.61 km
2.02 km
656 m
484 m
Surfaces
2.31 km
1.93 km
1.14 km
390 m
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