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Hellegat Forest

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Hellegat Forest

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Location: Heuvelland, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Claudine en Robert🇧🇪🚴

June 23, 2022

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On the hillside of the Rodeberg lies the ominous-sounding Hellegatbos of just over 45 hectares. This area is recommended for a brisk walk. Don't be misled by its name: this forest will pleasantly surprise you with its natural beauty, diversity and beautiful views. As you descend from the top of the slope, the Hellegatbos reveals an increasingly varied biotope. In the summer of 2014, the Speelberg Kosmos was opened on the Rodeberg.
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Dominiek Van Dooren

February 22, 2024

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The name Hellegatbos refers to a deep ‘ravine’ at the bottom of the hillside (the ‘hole in hell’; ‘helle’ means ‘hill’). Especially in spring, Wood Anemone and Wild Bluebells provide a carpet of white and blue hues. At the foot of the mountain, a thick layer of clay emerges from which various springs emerge. Characteristic plants here are Marsh Marigold, Giant Horsetail and Wild Garlic.
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Willem VS

January 20, 2025

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On this path on the edge of the Bos van Hellegat you dive into a beautiful green vegetation tunnel.

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Hellegat Forest – Tunnel of Greenery Trail loop from Westouter

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Hellegat Forest – Wooden Boardwalk loop from Loker

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Heuvelland, Ieper, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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