Maldegemveld Nature Reserve – Grazing Cows loop from Maldegemveld

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Maldegemveld Nature Reserve – Grazing Cows loop from Maldegemveld

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Maldegemveld Nature Reserve – Grazing Cows loop from Maldegemveld

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8.00km

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

Maldegemveld Nature Reserve

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In Maldegem, the Maldegemveld offers the ideal opportunity to go for a walk.
This nature reserve forms a patchwork of purple heather patches and oak-birch forests.
In addition to these …

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3.36 km

Picnic Spot With View of Drongengoedbos

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Quiet picnic spot with beautiful views on the edge of Drongengoedbos.

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4.87 km

Heather in Maldegemveld

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From mid-August to mid-September the heather is in bloom, says Natuurpunt, and you can find quite a few in Maldegemveld

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5.79 km

Grazing Cows

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Keep your dog on a leash because before you know it you'll be face to face with a grazing four-legged friend ;)

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7.76 km

Heath Restoration Area in Drongengoed

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In 2018, Natuur en Bos started a large heath restoration project in the Drongengoed (Maldegem/Knesselare). This project will run until 2022 and the second phase of the felling works will …

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7.94 km

Krakeel Parking (Drongengoed and Maldegemveld)

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Free parking at the Drongengoedbos. Perfect starting point to start bike tours or walks.
Did you know: 'Krakelen' is synonymous with arguing - quarreling.

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8.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

1.57 km

309 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

2.12 km

335 m

230 m

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

22°C

13°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

April 2, 2025,Maldegemveld – Uitkijkheuvel Maldegemveld rondtocht vanuit Oostwinkel

"Dear friends, today I went for a beautiful walk in the Maldegemveld and took the time to meditate. The weather was lovely, the sun was shining brightly and a soft breeze was blowing through my hair. During my walk I was unfortunately bitten by a nasty mosquito, but even that could not disturb the magic of nature. After a period …

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