Old clay extraction area – De Kleiputten Terhagen loop from Rumst

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Old clay extraction area – De Kleiputten Terhagen loop from Rumst

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Old clay extraction area – De Kleiputten Terhagen loop from Rumst

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5.15km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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293 m

Old clay extraction area

Highlight • Natural

A 150-hectare nature reserve where new life is created. Clay mining was already done here before 1895. After 1960, deep mining was done here. Old clay pits and reclaimed sand …

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961 m

Orientation Table Hoogstraat Terhagen

Highlight • Viewpoint

area with beautiful lichens and especially in the evening sun

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1.55 km

Old Dredger at Wallenhoek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Monument

Industrial heritage that is slowly threatening to disappear under water over time.
Enjoy it now while it is still possible.

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1.89 km

Along new clay extraction area

Highlight • Structure

This part of the walking route runs along the only current clay reclamation in the Rupel region.
The agricultural land on our hiking trail will eventually be excavated and deepened …

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2.08 km

De Kleiputten Terhagen

Highlight • Lake

De Kleiputten Terhagen - Frog concert in nature
During my walk in the Kleiputten Terhagen I was welcomed by a beautiful nature concert: the cheerful sounds of frogs could be …

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3.43 km

Landuydttunnel

Highlight • Structure

At this location, you're standing on the former Terhagenlei, a road that led to the Wildernis district and other hamlets. The hamlets atop the clay extraction area were purchased and …

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4.58 km

Historic entrance N.V. De Beukelaer

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic entrance of NV De Beuckelaer. Once past this gate you dive into the clay past.
The gate on Kapelstraat, just outside the village center of Terhagen, was built in …

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4.89 km

Beautiful mansion dates from the period of the prosperous brick-making past.

Description of Immovable Heritage Inventory:
Semi-detached mansion with park closed with iron gates on the street side. Unequal number …

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5.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

862 m

466 m

384 m

Surfaces