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Rijstveldweg – La Houppe Chapel loop from Brakelbos

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Rijstveldweg – La Houppe Chapel loop from Brakelbos

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5.0

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Rijstveldweg – La Houppe Chapel loop from Brakelbos

02:03

17.8km

290m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel du Pays des collines

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Bos Ter Rijst

Nature Reserve

3.14 km

Viewpoint

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"The old platform, which consisted of concrete, has been completely renovated," says Steven De Backer of East Flanders Tourism. "At the top you now have a 180 degree view over …

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5.46 km

Walking trail next to the Maarkebeek

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There were many water mills on the stream, some of which have been preserved. The Nonnemolen (Leupegem), the Kasteelmolen in Schorisse (milling), the Ladeuzemolen in Etikhove, the Romansmolen, Ter Borgtmolen …

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9.07 km

Sigelshempad Trail

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The Krombeek, which runs through the 'Burreken' nature reserve, is known for the historical presence of stream-dwelling fish, including special fish species such as bullhead and brook lamprey.
However, during …

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9.31 km

Burreken Nature Reserve — Wooden and Stone Trails

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Walking through the Burreken Nature Reserve is walking through a picturesque landscape with varied views. Wooded hillsides are intersected by numerous streams and waterways.
The fringed grasslands with hedges create spaces in the nature reserve.

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11.2 km

Family Run in the Belgian Countryside

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11.4 km

Rijstveldweg

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The Rijstveldweg in Brakel is a rustic path that takes mountain bikers through the beautiful landscape of the Flemish Ardennes.

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15.9 km

Brakelbos Entrance — Brakelbosstraat Car Park

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Nice starting point for your adventure in the Brakelbos.

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17.1 km

La Houppe Chapel

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Prayer house in a prime location (157 meters altitude)
The Saint-Christophe chapel is a small prayer house built at the crossroads 'La Caplette' in the hamlet of La Houppe (Dutch: …

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

5.14 km

4.16 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

4.45 km

3.75 km

2.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

25°C

11°C

55 %

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Rijstveldweg – La Houppe Chapel loop from Brakelbos

Viewpoint

Walking trail next to the Maarkebeek

Sigelshempad Trail

Burreken Nature Reserve — Wooden and Stone Trails

Family Run in the Belgian Countryside

Rijstveldweg

Brakelbos Entrance — Brakelbosstraat Car Park

La Houppe Chapel

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