Between castles and forest, starting from De Pinte
Around De Pinte, the walk takes you through a setting where history and nature complement each other. The Parkbos alternates between young forests, bright meadows and the wet valley of the Rosdambeek, which sometimes overflows between the tree trunks. Further on, the Grand Noble Estate, once linked to St Peter's Abbey, reveals its noble avenues and neoclassical castle, while ancient names such as Nazarethbeek and Rosdam recall farms and hamlets that have disappeared.
Heading towards Scheldevelde, you enter an ancient medieval estate marked by the Seven Dreven, star-shaped avenues that lend a solemn charm when the light filters through the beech and oak trees. Alders, willows, flower-filled meadows and dotterbloemen line the waters, while frogs, newts, robins and woodpeckers bring the 'poëls' to life. A hike through changing landscapes, between tranquil nature, aristocratic heritage and little touches of legend.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 15.22 km -
Average duration: 4h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 12 m -
Descent: - 12 m -
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Highest point: 18 m -
Lowest point: 2 m
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Moeistraat
- 1 : km 0.39 - alt. 9 m - Start of the short circular
- 2 : km 1.27 - alt. 9 m - Rosdambeek Valley
- 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 6 m - Start of the long circular
- 4 : km 4.41 - alt. 7 m - Grand Noble
- 5 : km 6.13 - alt. 6 m - Hemelrijkstraat
- 6 : km 7.15 - alt. 8 m - Mieregoed
- 7 : km 8.26 - alt. 6 m - Mieregoed
- 8 : km 9.11 - alt. 12 m - Castle, Sept Dreven
- S/E : km 15.22 - alt. 6 m - Moeistraat
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