Highest point of Rivierenland – Old clay extraction area loop from Reet

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Highest point of Rivierenland – Old clay extraction area loop from Reet

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Highest point of Rivierenland – Old clay extraction area loop from Reet

01:21

5.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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672 m

Along new clay extraction area

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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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862 m

De Kleiputten Terhagen

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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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930 m

Highest point of Rivierenland

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Hiking trail to the highest point of Rivierenland. On a clear day you can easily see the Sint Romboutstoren - Mechelen and the Atomium of Brussels in a southerly direction. …

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1.88 km

Old clay extraction area

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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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2.47 km

Historic entrance N.V. De Beukelaer

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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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3.08 km

Landuydttunnel

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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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5.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

1.53 km

840 m

251 m

Surfaces