Oosterzele 13 km

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12.9 km • Oosterzele

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12.9 km

10 km

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Peter D'hont

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Dorp 34, 9860 Oosterzele, BE

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82.2 m 71 m 35.7 m

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Departure: Sint-Gangulphus Church - village - Oosterzele

Walk in Oosterzele to the Ettingebos, Birth Forest, Lange Broucke, and the Balegem Sandstone Quarry. The area is known for its numerous nurseries, of which we will encounter several.

The "Ledesteen" from the Balegem Sandstone Quarry has been used since Roman times for the construction of houses and public buildings. Today, this stone, along with the Gobertange Stone "White Stone", is still the only quarried natural stone of Belgian origin, which is very important for preserving our cultural heritage.

At about 2/3 of the route, a sanitary stop can be made at café de Steenput with former professional cyclist Rudy Colman. Afterwards, return through the Ettingebos of Issegem.

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