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Play Forest – Speldernis Bivouac Area loop from Betekom

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Play Forest – Speldernis Bivouac Area loop from Betekom

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Play Forest – Speldernis Bivouac Area loop from Betekom

02:01

8.00km

10m

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: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

Bat cellar

Highlight • Structure

The Agency for Nature and Forests claims that this bat bunker has ensured that bats from the wider Aarschot and Begijnendijk area can survive the winter here. How many would there be?

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2.27 km

Meetshovenbos Access and Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A second entrance to Meetshovenbos with parking for a few cars, not far from the cave and chapels of the Brustem Virgins. Here too, there's a small tree chapel, but it's broken and deserted. There are several benches and some pleasant seating areas made of tree trunks. One of the tree trunks bears this saying for those who need it: "Life is like riding a bicycle; to keep your balance, you must keep moving." Otherwise, there are a few signs and pointers to the most important forest spots.

The entrance/rest area is located at the end/beginning of the long lane leading to the entrance of the dog meadow.

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2.76 km

Pond with Bench

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful pond in the Meetshovenbos forest, perfect for a stroll and a relaxing seat. A few herons are also regular visitors. An information board at the pond explains the control of the pearl-capped cup, which was found there in 2012, and the control of exotic species in general. Even during very dry periods, such as when this tip was written, the pond holds water, which can sometimes be considerably larger.

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5.87 km

Wooden Bear Sculpture in the Forest

Highlight • Structure

It's a little further away, but pay particular attention to the ears: welcome to the fly-in hotel of Meetshovenbos.

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6.20 km

Play Forest

Highlight • Forest

The play area on Kleine Mechelsebaan was designed with a wooden defensive wall and encampments featuring wooden thrones and giant catapults.
All play elements were made with materials from the forest. Some parts have decayed. More information can be found at visitvlaamsbrabant.be/zien-en-doen/vind-iets-om-te-doen/speelbos-meetshovenbos

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6.29 km

Play Wilderness Meetshoven Forest

Highlight • Forest

The play area on Kleine Mechelsebaan was equipped with a wooden defensive wall and encampments with wooden thrones and giant catapults.

All play elements were made with materials from the forest. Some parts have decayed. More information can be found at visitvlaamsbrabant.be/zien-en-doen/vind-iets-om-te-doen/speelbos-meetshovenbos

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6.45 km

Speldernis Bivouac Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Pole camping zone, where you can pitch a few tents for a maximum of two nights in the heart of the grounds. Source: visitvlaamsbrabant.be/zien-en-doen/vind-iets-om-te-doen/speelbos-meetshovenbos

A sign with the rules is displayed among the photos and on-site, as well as some photos of the facilities (campfire site, eco-toilet, water pump, platform tents).

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6.95 km

Wooden Bear Sculpture on Forest Path

Highlight • Structure

along the forest path you will encounter several wooden figures, from this beautiful bear to a rabbit.

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8.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

2.95 km

668 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

1.74 km

1.06 km

727 m

260 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 5 June

18°C

10°C

95 %

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Play Forest – Speldernis Bivouac Area loop from Betekom

Bat cellar

Meetshovenbos Access and Rest Area

Pond with Bench

Wooden Bear Sculpture in the Forest

Play Forest

Play Wilderness Meetshoven Forest

Speldernis Bivouac Area

Wooden Bear Sculpture on Forest Path

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