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Colony - Eastern Rampart – Merksplas Colony loop from Natuurreservaat Eksterheide en omgeving

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Colony - Eastern Rampart – Merksplas Colony loop from Natuurreservaat Eksterheide en omgeving

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Colony - Eastern Rampart – Merksplas Colony loop from Natuurreservaat Eksterheide en omgeving

01:26

12.4km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

804 m

Het Blak bird hide

Highlight • Lake

It's always fun to enjoy life happening in your field of vision on the water, hidden behind a viewing wall.

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2

2.62 km

Ossenweg Avenue, Merksplas

Highlight • Trail

Between Ossenweg and Blackheide there is a beautiful nature reserve with cycling and walking paths.
Several clay pits are still present and are the result of the brickworks in the area.

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3

5.11 km

Colony - Eastern Rampart

Highlight • Historical Site

In order to prevent the increase in escape attempts, a ring moat was dug from 1893, approximately 10 meters wide and almost 7 km long. The marked walk 'The Escape Path' follows this ring moat / ring wall. The historic swimming pool is located on the eastern section. A beautiful walking path, but be aware that it can be quite busy here.

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4

8.28 km

Merksplas Colony

Highlight • Historical Site

The Merksplas colony was established in the early 19th century and existed until the 1990s. Nowadays the buildings house various farms, a refugee reception center and a prison.

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5

8.40 km

De Vagabond Sculpture and Soldier Memorial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In memory of John William Harper who bravely fought the Germans and died in WW2.

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B

12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

3.05 km

1.42 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

1.45 km

890 m

413 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

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9°C

98 %

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