This walk goes through the nature reserves Dunbergbroek and Kloosterbroekbos in the Hageland Valley. Very pure seepage water flows from the foot of the surrounding Hageland hills, so that large parts of the Winge valley are still very wet. The walk goes through beautiful mixed forests, along the meandering Winge and hay meadows where a herd of foxhead sheep takes care of the grazing. With a little luck you will spot a kingfisher.
The Hageland Valley
Distance: 14 km
Duration: 3h30
Grade: Moderate
Gps track: Yes
Route description: Yes
Type: Circular
Height gain: No information
Way mark: Walking nodes and own description
Wheelchair: Unsuitable
Dog: Allowed on leach
Kloosterbroek and Dunbergbroek.
From the starting point you go into the nature reserve Dunbergbroek. A beautiful winding path takes you to the Winge. You follow the Winge for a while and arrive at the Uitemmolen, a restored water mill that was part of the Rotselaar estate until 1573. You continue through a somewhat more open landscape in the direction of the Kloosterbroek forest. In this part you will certainly have noise nuisance from the E314 motorway, but the nature present more than compensates for this. The Kloosterbroek nature reserve is one of the most beautiful moist forests that the Hageland has to offer. The scent of the massively blooming wild garlic even enters your car in the spring when you pass on the highway. You walk along the meandering Winge and then go back in the direction of the Dunbergbroek. The last part you climb out of the valley to enjoy the beautiful view of the wide Hageland Valley before returning to the starting point.
95% unpaved
In wet periods the area is very muddy and waterproof walking shoes are necessary.
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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The Hageland Valley The Hageland Valley
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