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Kravaalbos Forest – Kartelobos loop from Mazenzele

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Kravaalbos Forest – Kartelobos loop from Mazenzele

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Kravaalbos Forest – Kartelobos loop from Mazenzele

03:47

14.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.85 km

Picnic Table

Highlight • Rest Area

March 2026: no picnic table in sight. It's still a lovely path here, of course! It's a shame you have to walk between two wire fences.

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2.59 km

An old forest on the edge of the faluintjes. The forest is a remnant of the former Coal Forest. In the autumn, enjoy the colours and scents. In the spring, the purple Bluebells.
A must to wander around in this forest.

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3.49 km

View of Kravaalbos

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.74 km

Verduynlos in the Kravaalbos

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Kravaalbos is an ecologically valuable old-growth forest, characterized by a colorful spring flora. It is centrally located in the beautiful, gently rolling landscape between Aalst, Asse, and Opwijk. Here originate the streams that meander so charmingly through the landscape.
The forest is accessible year-round on the paths. Sturdy shoes are recommended. In rainy weather, the paths become muddy and difficult to navigate. Not accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
(Brochure: Discover the Kravaalbos)

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6.64 km

Buda Picnic Table

Highlight • Rest Area

9.69 km

View of Mollem

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.5 km

Kartelobos

Highlight • Forest

The Kartelobos charms with its ascending and descending walking path, in spring you will find a purple carpet of blooming hyacinths here.

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13.8 km

St. Peter's Church - Mazenzele

Highlight • Religious Site

The church, dating from the 13th century, perhaps earlier, is partly the oldest existing building in the municipality of Opwijk. A large part was made with sandstone from the nearby Kravaalbos. It was definitively protected as a monument by the ministerial decision of 16 November 1997. During the First World War, part of the church (including the tower) was blown up by the Germans. The so-called Thiende bell 'Maria' has been hanging in the tower since 1639. It was cast by J. Brouchart. The picturesque church was restored on the outside. During the restoration work, an archaeological investigation was also carried out and the 19th-century Anneessensorgel from the church in Nijverseel was returned to the parish church of Mazenzele. In 1967, the walled cemetery was removed and a new cemetery was constructed along the Kouterbaan.
(Wikipedia)

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

4.30 km

2.25 km

945 m

349 m

103 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

3.51 km

1.96 km

1.46 km

456 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

12°C

62 %

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Kravaalbos Forest – Kartelobos loop from Mazenzele

Picnic Table