Munsterbos - blue - 6,2 km

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen
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This blue route takes you past the Jonckholt castle ruin and Groenendaal Castle.

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You start at the church of Hoelbeek.

Well hidden in the wooded surroundings of Hoelbeek lies the ruins of the fort of Jonckholt. What remains of this post-medieval fortification are the four clearly recognizable corner towers that formed the defensive line and the unique double moat system.

You also hike through the Groenendaal estate woodland, an old deciduous forest with common ash, European bird cherry, and spring flowers such as wood anemone and cowslip. But you also pass Kempian oak-birch woods with liverwort, lily of the valley, and who knows, you might even spot the middle spotted woodpecker.

6.2 km

Distance

1 hours 33 min

Average time

50 m

Ascent

Afbeelding
Burchtruïne Jonckholt
Visit Bilzen
Afbeelding
Kasteel Groenendaal_wandelgebied Munsterbos
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Start points

Practical info

parking

Parking

  • Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
  • Risk of slipping: the trails, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.

Nature partners

Hiking maps for this route

Hiking map Munsterbos (Dutch)

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

4,00 €