Resterheide - blue - 5,5 km
The Reigerpad is an educational hike through a woodland and watery landscape. Via wide paths and bridges, you will discover this beautiful natural area. The hiking route includes playful and educational elements.
Extensive description CloseThe Reigerpad (the blue route) offers an adventurous and educational hike. Along the way, you will encounter 14 playful and educational elements and can overcome fun obstacles on the Eekhoorntjeskronkel.
Resterheide, located on the border of Hechtel-Eksel and Peer, is a diverse area where you can explore the source area of the Zwarte Beek and the Bollissenbeek. Although the name suggests otherwise, Resterheide mainly consists of agricultural fields and coniferous woodlands.
The hiking trails take you past serene ponds, coniferous and deciduous woodlands, nature fields, and typical agricultural landscapes.
The Lieveheersbeestjespad is specially developed for strollers and wheelchair users and is adapted for blind and visually impaired visitors.
Don’t forget to bring your binoculars to spot waterfowl from the observation tower by the ponds.
For more information, visit www.nationaalparkbosland.be and www.natuurpunthechtel-eksel.be.
Put on your hiking shoes and discover the diverse nature of Resterheide!
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Start points
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Resterheide - starting point 't Begijntje
Begijnenstraat 5 , 3940 Hechtel-Eksel
Practical info
Child-friendly
Parking
Hospitality
- Dog park along the yellow hiking loop
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Picnic bench(es) available along the route