Zillebeke via Mont Sorrel and Zandvoordebos
Departure from the car park on Zwarteleenstraat in Zillebeke via Mont Sorrel and Zandvoordebos. Crossing the woods of Zandvoorde and the provincial domain of West Flanders. Passing through Mont Sorrel.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.63 mi -
Average duration: 3h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 144 ft -
Descent: - 148 ft -
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Highest point: 213 ft -
Lowest point: 105 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 200 ft - Zwarteleenstraat car park
- 1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 187 ft - Mont Sorrel
- 2 : mi 2.22 - alt. 180 ft - Circular Landgoed Goatschalck
- 3 : mi 4.4 - alt. 138 ft - Zandvoorde woods
- S/E : mi 6.63 - alt. 197 ft - Zwarteleenstraat car park
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