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Belgium
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South Limburg
Maaseik
Hechtel-Eksel

Hobos Entrance – De Grote Hof loop from Eksel

Moderate

3.0

(1)

5

hikers

Hobos Entrance – De Grote Hof loop from Eksel

02:34

10.2km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.94 km

Statue of Saint Theunis

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This wooden statue of Saint Theunis stands at the 't Hoksent community center in Eksel and was created by Jan Laenen.
Saint Theunis is a variant of Saint Anthony. Anthony …

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2.99 km

Memorial Stone 1772

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This boundary marker from 1770 originally stood on the border between Overpelt and Eksel, near the Winnerloop. The stone was part of a group of seven stones placed in 1770 …

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2.99 km

Chapel of Our Lady of Banneux

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Another name for this pillar chapel is Panhofstraat Chapel. Built around 1928, it is located in the hamlet of Lindelhoeven in Overpelt, opposite Panhofstraat 97.
(Chapels in Flanders)

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6.56 km

Hobos Entrance

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This is where the actual domain begins/ends, which also includes the famous building complex of which goat rider persecutor Drossaard Clercx was undoubtedly the most evocative resident. Elsewhere in the …

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7.07 km

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8.25 km

Birdwatching Tower De Grote Hof

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There is no shortage of bird hides here. have encountered several. Nice to study life in the wild.

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8.27 km

De Grote Hof

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Although the building of the De Grote Hof domain does not look that old, the history of this domain goes back a long time. Already in the mid-twelfth century, mention …

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8.37 km

At the Grote Hof and the car park where the walks depart, in addition to a series of information boards, you will find a play area for the youngest who …

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

2.75 km

2.42 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

5.55 km

2.26 km

1.35 km

925 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 6 June

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