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Blankaart Castle

Blankaart Castle

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Blankaart Castle

Hiking

4.9

(308)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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Tips

Dominiek Van Dooren

October 29, 2023

Hiking

The Blankaart Pond forms the core of the recognized nature reserve De Blankaart of Natuurpunt VZW. The pond was created around 1550 by peat extraction that soon became flooded. The …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

October 29, 2023

Hiking

Due to its proximity to the front line, the castle was destroyed to such an extent during the First World War that only the front facade was left standing. The …

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 20, 2023

Hiking

Originally, there was a pond here that was created by peat extraction that took place from the 13th century or earlier. Around 1865, Baron Gustaaf de Coninck de Merckem, who …

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View of De Blankaart Castle – The Blankaart Observation Tower loop from Woumen

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of De Blankaart Castle – The Blankaart Observation Tower loop from Hoeve 't Madeliefje hoeve-ijs

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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#3.

View of De Blankaart Castle – The Blankaart Observation Tower loop from Woumen

5.90km

01:30

10m

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Tuesday 29 September

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18°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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