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Essen

Wetland Area – Achterse Dunes loop from Wildert

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Belgium
Flanders
Antwerp
Essen

Wetland Area – Achterse Dunes loop from Wildert

Easy

4.3

(38)

191

hikers

Wetland Area – Achterse Dunes loop from Wildert

01:32

6.05km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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314 m

Achterste and Wildertse Dunes

Highlight • Forest

The deforestation of the original oak-birch forest created sand drifts, resulting in the formation of inland dunes. In addition to heathland, forest slowly reappeared. This ensures that you can walk …

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769 m

Belgium

Highlight • Settlement

3

1.89 km

Wetland Area

Highlight • Natural

4

2.22 km

Achterste and Wildertse Dunes

Highlight • Forest

5

2.75 km

Idyllic spot by a pond in the Wildertse Duintjes, with information boards and a few benches.

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3.78 km

Bosleerpad Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

An educational setup on the Bosleerpad.
Dead - WOOD - Alive
Two dead tree trunks come back to life on this Kreng. Nature does its job here.

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5.57 km

Achterse Dunes

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A nice part of the Wildertse dunes.
Paths meander up and down through the Achterse dunes.

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5.59 km

Wild through the Wildertse dunes.
Arrived on the right track by train in Wildert – Essen.
Calm... 'wood' holding on to the 'Steenweg' and with luck we reach the Wildertse …

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6.05 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

286 m

207 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

304 m

131 m

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Weather

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Wednesday 26 August

29°C

16°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

October 23, 2024,Wandeling
The Wildertse dunes are dressed in autumn colours, with a colourful palette of leaves. An impressive range of mushrooms appears between the mosses and under the trees. Nature shows its versatility. An ideal place for hikers and nature lovers to explore.

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April 18, 2024,Wildertse duintjes
It is also still wet in the Wildertseduintjes. The ponds are full to the brim. But a lovely walk.

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