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

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

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

02:33

10.1km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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239 m

Blankaart Castle

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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 name Blankaart probably also comes from 'standing blank', standing under water. A wide reed collar and a willow forest form the transition to the low-lying hay fields and meadows in the immediate vicinity.
The extensive reed marsh is a suitable habitat for many rare reed birds and marsh plants. 'The ghost of De Blankaart', the bittern, feels particularly at home here. The swampy hay fields and meadows in the area are a paradise for meadow birds and plants.
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593 m

View of De Blankaart Castle

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Beautiful view of De Blankaart Castle from the bridge, but be careful. The bridge can be a bit slippery in wet weather!

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601 m

De Blankaart Nature Reserve

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beautiful nature

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739 m

Boardwalk Trail

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Wooden paths were constructed for the most swampy parts. Good thing, too.

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2.21 km

The Blankaart Observation Tower

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From this lookout tower you have a beautiful view of the De Blankaart nature reserve. When the weather is clear you can enjoy beautiful panoramas. Certainly do!

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2.77 km

Viewpoint with information panels

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Four viewing towers were provided in the Blankaart. They were constructed from galvanized steel with a steel sheet roof. This is one without a roof, consisting of two parts on both sides of the road. The wall covering throughout is composed of bamboo slats that run diagonally over parallelogram-shaped thermowood slats and green plexiglass. All this creates a play of shadow and light. The ground floor consists of pressed gratings and the steps of perforated steel plate. The floor covering of the floors is made of thermowood. Information and poster boards were also provided and benches constructed in the same wooden style as the viewing towers.

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3.49 km

Putrellebrug Over the Steensluisvaart

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This is the Putrelle bridge over the Stenensluisvaart. This bridge was made by volunteers from old potrels. Angular to allow the Blankaart whisper boat to pass under and sturdy to allow horses to pass.
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4.20 km

'T Madeliefje Farm Ice Cream Parlor

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Farm to taste in Woumen. The courtyard of the renovated farmhouse was transformed into a beautiful terrace with lawn under the imposing old poplars. You will be enchanted by the beautiful green landscape and enjoy the enchanting view of the region, as well as the delicious homemade ice creams from the farm.
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10.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

4.08 km

357 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

2.47 km

1.65 km

1.06 km

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 5 June

17°C

12°C

95 %

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

Blankaart Castle

View of De Blankaart Castle

De Blankaart Nature Reserve

Boardwalk Trail

The Blankaart Observation Tower

Viewpoint with information panels

Putrellebrug Over the Steensluisvaart

'T Madeliefje Farm Ice Cream Parlor

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