Munsterbos - yellow - 9,0 km
This hiking route starts in the village center of Munsterbilzen with an approach route of 1.5 km. The yellow route also takes you past a pond landscape, the Albert Canal, and the castle of Groenendaal.
Extensive description CloseThe approach route immediately immerses you in the heritage of Bilzen. You pass the former abbey and medical center St. Joseph, the abbess house, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, and Edelhof Castle.
The ponds you pass along this yellow hike are the favorite terrain for marsh birds, such as the bluethroat and water rail. The bittern comes here in winter to search for food. The wood lark, tree pipit, European stonechat, and viviparous lizard find the ideal habitat in the heathland relics. Honey buzzard, goshawk, common buzzard, and hobby are breeding birds.
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Start points
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Munsterbos, starting point Munsterbilzen Village
Practical info
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Parking
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after a wet period
- Risk of slipping: the paths, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the way
