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The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Boardwalk along the Merkske loop from Wortel-kolonie

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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Turnhout
Hoogstraten

The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Boardwalk along the Merkske loop from Wortel-kolonie

Hard

4.5

(4)

17

hikers

The Merkske Wooden Bridge – Boardwalk along the Merkske loop from Wortel-kolonie

05:20

21.1km

30m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Wortel-kolonie

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.1 km

Bench with panoramic view of Carrot Colony

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2

13.4 km

Grazing Area Entrance Gate

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You walk into an area where cows graze. Keep a safe distance!

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3

14.1 km

The Merkske Wooden Bridge

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Beautiful little hiking trail that is among the most beautiful in Flanders (and the Netherlands).

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4

14.2 km

Boardwalk along the Merkske

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Initially designed for hiking, nothing stops you from picking up your pace on this walk and going for a jog. Proceed carefully, especially on rainy days, to avoid slipping.

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14.9 km

Natuurreservaat Halsche Beemden

Nature Reserve

6

15.3 km

Alternative Boardwalk

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The used tree is partly still there ;-)

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7

16.5 km

You have to be able to handle a piece of plain otherwise it's endlessly heavy

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8

17.8 km

Schootse Hoek Nature Reserve

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9

18.3 km

B

21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.85 km

7.78 km

3.26 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

14.4 km

3.89 km

1.90 km

504 m

414 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

26°C

15°C

15 %

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