Geluveld, Polygoonbos, Nonnebossen and The Brothers In Arms Memorial
A circular walking route starting from the car park at Geluveld Church, via the Polygoonbos (one of Belgium’s oldest state-owned forests), the Nonnebossen and the Brothers In Arms Memorial
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.27 mi -
Average duration: 3h 00 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 115 ft -
Descent: - 102 ft -
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Highest point: 217 ft -
Lowest point: 108 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 177 ft - St Margaret’s Church in Geluveld
- 1 : mi 0.83 - alt. 180 ft - Polygonestraat
- 2 : mi 1.63 - alt. 180 ft - A19
- 3 : mi 2.98 - alt. 144 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 5.36 - alt. 187 ft - Veldhoek
- S/E : mi 6.27 - alt. 177 ft - St Margaret’s Church in Geluveld
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