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Foeksenbos walk

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8.2 km • Merchtem

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Parochiekerk Sint-Jan-de-Doper, Kasteelstraat 30, 1785 Brussegem (Merchtem)

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The name of this hike is derived from the Foeksenbos, which forms a contiguous nature reserve with the Wolvendaal and Warande castle parks. You start at the country church of St. John the Baptist in Ossel. The church has a complex building history, you will recognize features of Gothic and Renaissance, among others. Walk via the Torenhof, a fruit farm with farm store, further to the Saint Anne Chapel of Vijlst. Stroll along intact landscapes and enjoy beautiful vistas.

This walk is offered by Tourism Flemish Brabant.

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Sunday, December 19, 2021 by Hilde VdVQuiet roads with variation between fields, orchards, village center, with only some mud at the end in forest road. Some hilly though which gives beautiful views. After the walk refuel in village cafe osselstar at the church Van Ossel.
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Sunday, April 25, 2021 by J.V.Very nice walk in the green outskirts of Brussels. Also delicious ice cream at farm along the way!
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Sunday, February 21, 2021 by A.V.Nice walk along quiet paths. Also good to do with rainy weather because mostly paved.
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Monday, December 30, 2019 by sonja Vanderstappenlots of variety, uphill, downhill, hollow roads, on a clear day views of Brussels and Vilvoorde, apple orchards, a tip for spring instead of busy limburg blossom walks
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