Circular from Zillebeke and the 't Riet cultural centre
Departure and arrival at the car park of the cultural centre in 't Riet in Zillebeke.
Passing through the woods of Zwarte Leen, Mont Sorrel, Zandvoorde, Sanctuary Wood, and the provincial domain of Vierlingen
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.53 mi -
Average duration: 4h 35 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 276 ft -
Descent: - 262 ft -
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Highest point: 217 ft -
Lowest point: 62 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 95 ft - Cultural centre in 't Riet
- 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 144 ft - Cross
- 2 : mi 1.13 - alt. 131 ft - Cemetery
- 3 : mi 3.15 - alt. 187 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 4.33 - alt. 95 ft - Fork after the stream
- 5 : mi 5.67 - alt. 75 ft - Klijtgastr
- 6 : mi 8.3 - alt. 180 ft - Komenseweg
- S/E : mi 9.53 - alt. 95 ft - Cultural centre in 't Riet
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