Averbode Abbey – Boardwalks through the heath loop from Abdij Averbode

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Averbode Abbey – Boardwalks through the heath loop from Abdij Averbode

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Averbode Abbey – Boardwalks through the heath loop from Abdij Averbode

03:50

15.1km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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460 m

Averbode Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Norbertine Abbey is a living embodiment of spirituality and (church) culture. Around 30 brothers live here, their day structured by three communal prayer times: morning prayer, the Eucharist (at …

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948 m

Averbode Abbey viewpoint

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Nice viewpoint on the Abbey and the Abbey Church from the Luikerdreef.

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2.50 km

Boardwalks through the heath

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After the decking, another climb with a beautiful view over the area... The sun plays here between the trees...

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2.87 km

Birdwatching Hide at Ven Nooit Gedacht

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Looking out over Ven Nooit Gedacht and in the distance the Munninckxgoor with an information board that mentions some bird species that you could observe here. Behind you the beautiful …

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3.27 km

Averbode Forest and Heath Ponds

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Averbode Bos & Heide is located around the abbey of Averbode. It is the transition from the Kempen to the Hageland. Extensive forests alternate with fens, marshes, heathland and heathland with scanty grasslands. Beautiful nature to take a walk.

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3.57 km

The Laat Pond

Highlight • Lake

A place that loyal Komooters from Flanders/Belgium/the World will long carry in their hearts. Rest in peace Anne, thanks for all the beautiful walks and created highlights. This place is just for you and your faithful dog Nera.

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4.68 km

Kuypenevijver

Highlight • Lake

With a couch to relax for a while...

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14.2 km

Reed Pond

Highlight • Lake

An area that everyone likes, where you want to count the ripples of the water in the pond...

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15.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

4.51 km

2.95 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.62 km

4.71 km

1.63 km

1.16 km

915 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

September 28, 2025,🇧🇪 Abdij van Averbode – Averbode Bos en Heide Vennen rondtocht vanuit Averbode

A walk in Averbode, with a goodie bag from Delhaize as the icing on the cake.
Enjoy a walk through the woods, heathland, and fens: you'd never imagined seeing a birdwatching hut, Eikenbosven, Laat Poeltje, Kuypenvijver, Veerle-Heide in Laakdal, and a vintage car, mopeds, and tractors, Hertberg-West, the inland dunes, the historic forest wall, reed ponds, and Averbode Abbey.

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