Wetlands – Hoogmoerheide loop from Turnhouts vennengebied

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Wetlands – Hoogmoerheide loop from Turnhouts vennengebied

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Wetlands – Hoogmoerheide loop from Turnhouts vennengebied

03:14

12.8km

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Turnhouts Vennengebied

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Bird-watching hide in Turnhouts Vennengebied Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A moment for yourself when you take a seat behind the viewing wall.
Just enjoy the scene that is playing in front of you.
Each season has its own performance in a larger play.

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1.10 km

Wetlands

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Hiking trail ensures that you can enjoy the biotopes dry.
The Koeiven and the Paul De Vicq fen are habitats for many bird species and large grazers.

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2.35 km

Picnic Area with Engraved Stone

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6.73 km

Hoogmoerheide

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Start through a very beautiful piece of fen and heathland.

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8.94 km

Zwart Water

Lake

9.93 km

Observation tower Natuurreservaat Turnhouts Vennengebied

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A lookout tower on the Bels Lijntje, with beautiful views of the fens...

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9.96 km

View from the Kleine Klotteraard viewing tower

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Enjoy a breathtaking panorama from the top of the lookout tower of the Turnhouts Vennengebied.

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11.9 km

Klein Engeland Farm

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Ideal starting place for a walk in the Turnhouts Vennen area. Ample parking

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

4.83 km

1.25 km

748 m

255 m

137 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

3.84 km

2.16 km

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

7°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 24, 2024,Natuurreservaat Turnhouts vennengebied

Today we are on the road again with Corrie and Leo. Despite the dark clouds, we remain dry with the exception of a small splash. There is a strong wind.
We slalom around the puddles, occasionally slip through the mud and are jealous of Charlie who hops through everything on his 4 legs 😂

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