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Horne Forest – Bivouac site Hornebos loop from Mechelen-Bovelingen

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Horne Forest – Bivouac site Hornebos loop from Mechelen-Bovelingen

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Horne Forest – Bivouac site Hornebos loop from Mechelen-Bovelingen

02:20

8.88km

70m

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: April 24, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.06 km

Border Chapel Jeuk - Rukkelingen

Highlight • Religious Site

Tree chapel at the five jump
The current Our Lady of Lourdes was installed in 2006 by Walloon Pilgrims.

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4.75 km

Viewpoint/rest area

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The bench is a bit worn, but the resting point and view remain.

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5.53 km

Horne Forest

Highlight • Forest

Definitely worth a visit for those who love peace and quiet and nature. Lots of different flora, and every now and then you'll see a deer hopping by.

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6.81 km

Drinking Water Extraction

Highlight • Structure

The water extraction by De Watergroep in Rukkelingen-Loon (Heers) will be in a phasing-out phase in 2026, following a decision by the Flemish government in 2024 to stop extraction in …

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6.84 km

The Hornebeek

Highlight • River

Well 😀... it has become the Peterkerensbrukenloop ...

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7.13 km

Sunken Lane

Highlight • Natural Monument

A hollow way or grub(be) is a path that has been eroded by rainwater runoff or by frequent use (by livestock or vehicles), causing the path to lie between two slopes.

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7.46 km

Bivouac site Hornebos

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Here you can pitch a tent on a platform. There's also a natural toilet.

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8.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.83 km

3.44 km

587 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

2.69 km

752 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

31°C

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Horne Forest – Bivouac site Hornebos loop from Mechelen-Bovelingen

Border Chapel Jeuk - Rukkelingen

Viewpoint/rest area

Horne Forest

Drinking Water Extraction

The Hornebeek

Sunken Lane

Bivouac site Hornebos

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