In den Brand - green - 2,0 km

The dune area In den Brand owes its name to the woodcutting. People from Hechtel-Eksel used to come here to collect their firewood. These hiking routes offer a breathtaking journey through the largest sandbox in Flanders, past high dunes and through beautiful deciduous woodlands.

Children are free to play to their heart's content in the sand or climb wooden giant insects! This route is a small but excellent introduction to this beautiful spot in Bosland. Children can enjoy themselves in the largest natural sandbox in Flanders, but the quiet woodland paths are also fun to explore. Also, pay attention to the many types of mosses and lichens.

With your dog on a leash, you are of course very welcome in this hiking area. Want to let your dog run free in the woodland for a while? Then the brand-new dog park of 2 hectares is available for you. The area is fully fenced and located in a piece of woodland near the dunes of In den Brand. There are two separate zones: one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs.

Hungry after all that hiking? No worries, at the starting point you will find a large picnic area where you can satisfy small and large appetites while enjoying the greenery. At the picnic area, you will find unique wooden play equipment in the shape of insects that occur in the area. This way, your child can get to know the green sand beetle, the bastard sand beetle, the red wood ant, and the heath butterfly.