Square Pond – Gertry Pond loop from Prinsenpark

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Square Pond – Gertry Pond loop from Prinsenpark

Moderate

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Square Pond – Gertry Pond loop from Prinsenpark

03:06

12.3km

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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919 m

Prinsenpark

Nature Reserve

1.35 km

Square Pond

Highlight • Lake

Several ponds are scattered across the domain, the Vierkante vijver being one of them. A unique canal system feeds these ponds with calcareous water from the Kempisch canal.

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5.28 km

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

These Highlanders are of course winter-resistant. Maybe a tad too warm for them... :-)

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9.92 km

Birdwatching Wall Kattesteert Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewing wall at the Kattesteertvijver was renovated and enlarged in March 2018. The viewing wall is largely covered, allowing you to spot and/or photograph birds undisturbed, even during rain and bright sunshine.
(vogelkijkhutten.blogspot.com)

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11.2 km

Bird-watching hut at Gertryvijver

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Bird hide or shelter? In any case, you'll stay dry when it rains and you'll have a view of this beautiful pond.

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11.4 km

Gertry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Take a seat next to the pond and enjoy the water birds flying in and the tranquility of nature. (although it is sometimes very busy)

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12.0 km

Wooden archway at the Speelbos

Highlight • Structure

Through the gate you enter the magical world of the play forest.

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12.2 km

Prinsenpark Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Very spacious parking with many picnic benches. Located near the reception building. With a little luck you can also enjoy an ice cream at the ice cream cart here.

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12.3 km

Prinsenpark Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center is open every weekday from 9 am to 4 pm, the exhibition can also be visited on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 1 pm to 4 …

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

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