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Hoge Mouw Heathland – Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg loop from Lichtaart

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Hoge Mouw Heathland – Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg loop from Lichtaart

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Hoge Mouw Heathland – Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg loop from Lichtaart

02:28

9.70km

20m

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: August 20, 2026

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1.33 km

De Hoge Mouw with its sleeping giant

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The name "Slapende Reus", meaning "Sleeping Giant", does not come from this work of art by the architect and artist duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh - it was rather inspired by …

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1.58 km

Steep Inland Dune

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice climb in the woods...

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3.57 km

Kasterlee Dreef

Highlight • Forest

One avenue is a bit straighter than the other...

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3.68 km

Hoge Mouw Heathland

Highlight • Forest

Heathland where Wandering Lights feel at home. Go and take care not to get lost... Many have already gone before and wander on into eternity.

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4.49 km

Zwarte Berg - TrekJan's residence

Highlight • Forest

This location is TrekJan's favorite spot. Don't delay here but keep walking because TrekJan can scratch your feet if you pass too slowly.

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4.70 km

Exposed Root Trees

Highlight • Forest

The jagged roots rise high above the sand dunes, creating a fairytale-like, even eerie atmosphere.
(Efkesweg.be)

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4.93 km

Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg

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Aerial roots are actually known from tropical countries from plants that grow epiphytically or lithophytically - i.e. on other trees or on stones and rocks. They provide stability and absorb …

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6.03 km

An ecologically designed tunnel roof ensures that the High Sleeve continues without interruption. Parking is possible, only a few places are provided. Go and discover the Kempische Heuvelrug in both directions.

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9.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

3.14 km

312 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

1.07 km

455 m

205 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 6 September

27°C

14°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Hoge Mouw Heathland – Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg loop from Lichtaart

De Hoge Mouw with its sleeping giant

Steep Inland Dune

Kasterlee Dreef

Hoge Mouw Heathland

Zwarte Berg - TrekJan's residence

Exposed Root Trees

Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg

Hoge Mouw Tunnel Roof

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