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Broekskot Pond Bird Hide – Polder Forest loop from Kruibeke

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Broekskot Pond Bird Hide – Polder Forest loop from Kruibeke

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Broekskot Pond Bird Hide – Polder Forest loop from Kruibeke

02:47

10.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 148 m for 338 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-11:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 5:00 AM-10:40 PM (otherwise closed)

After 10.5 km for 338 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM-11:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 5:00 AM-10:40 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.26 km

Poplar forest with information board

Highlight • Forest

Information panel provides information about the poplar forest.

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5.10 km

Birdwatching hide at Hobokense Polder

Highlight • Structure

This viewing wall dates from 2017 and was realized after the previous one was reduced to ashes by vandals in 2014.
(Nature point)

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5.32 km

The Kingfisher Bird Hide

Highlight • Structure

Interesting information can be read on the bird watching wall.

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5.34 km

Broekskot Pond Bird Hide

Highlight • Rest Area

With binoculars you can spot birds more easily

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5.61 km

Marsh Biotope

Highlight • Natural

"Without human intervention, swamps can quickly become dense with shrubs and trees. We are combating this forest formation locally in the Hobokense Polder to keep the wealth of swamp plants and animals as high as possible."
(Information board on site)

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5.71 km

Hobokense Polder boardwalk

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A butterfly path is always fun and is much needed here to keep your feet dry.

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6.91 km

Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

Highlight • Natural

More and more Galloways are used in nature management. In earlier times, large and small grazers formed the landscape. However, many of these wild grazers are extinct in our regions. …

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8.64 km

Polder Forest

Highlight • Forest

The Hobokense Polder owes its name to the former polder area that stretched along the banks of the Scheldt: low-lying land that was regularly flooded and was cultivated by modest …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

2.31 km

1.92 km

830 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

2.17 km

1.96 km

1.20 km

201 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

31°C

13°C

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Comments

March 26, 2024,AS Adventure Wandeling Hobokense Polder

Today we were guests at AS Adventure for the recording of a podcast. We had to take quite a bit of material with us, so we went with our bus. Ideal for exploring the Hobokense Polder afterwards. We have to say it, the name doesn't sound very sexy but we were pleasantly surprised by this walk. The many bird huts, …

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November 1, 2021,Ploeteren door de polder van't stad - Polderstad Hoboken

Struggling through the polder of the city - Polderstad Hoboken

The Hobokense Polder is one of the most beautiful green spots in Antwerp. The perfect place to immerse yourself in nature for a few hours and escape the hustle and bustle of life.
In the varied landscape of polder, swamp and thickets you will invariably come across Galloway cows…
A …

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July 4, 2023,Dwalen door de Hobokense Polder.

Wandering through the Hobokense Polder.

In need of rest... looking for and found in the Hobokense Polder.
The nature reserve is sandwiched between the residential area of Polderstad, New South Antwerp and the Scheldt dike.

The Hobokense Polder is one of the most beautiful green spots in Antwerp. The perfect place to immerse yourself in nature for a few hours …

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November 30, 2024,Rondje Polderstad - Hoboken

Round trip Polderstad - Hoboken

Need some peace and quiet? Searched and found in the polder of 't Stad - Polderstad - Hoboken.

The nature reserve Polderstad is wedged between the residential area Polderstad, Petroleum Zuid and the Scheldedijk in Hoboken. The Polderbos is a green oasis on the southern edge of Antwerp. Large grazers and numerous bird species have …

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September 10, 2025,Hobokense Polder doorgrond

Looking for Galloway cattle and finding them? This walk is ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle.

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January 12, 2024,Hobokense polder

A walk through the Hobokense polder (hobokensepolder.be/HobokensePolder/HobokensePolder.html) is recommended. This last piece of nature south of Antwerp is more than worth a visit.
We parked on the Schroeilaan in Hoboken, directly opposite the Hobokense Polder. Beautiful nature, a grazing area filled with Galloway cattle, a view of the Scheldt, water features, a boardwalk, bird watching walls and much more. Due …

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June 28, 2025,Polderbos rondtocht vanuit Hoboken-Polder

Actually a very beautiful piece of nature enclosed by the Scheldt and for the rest a stone desert.
Why is nothing done about the unbridled growth of the Japanese knotweed along the path on the dike (a wall on both sides)? And the noise pollution by ARTES on the other side of the Scheldt could also be a bit less …

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December 21, 2025,Hoboken - Door de polder van stad 'Polderstad'

Hoboken – through the city's polder - Polder City Hoboken

In good spirits, in boots, and eager to be together, we set off into the Hobokense Polder.
As soon as you enter the polder, you step into a green oasis of tranquility. The Polder of the City, a place where nature and relaxation go hand in hand.

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Broekskot Pond Bird Hide – Polder Forest loop from Kruibeke

Poplar forest with information board

Birdwatching hide at Hobokense Polder

The Kingfisher Bird Hide

Broekskot Pond Bird Hide

Marsh Biotope

Hobokense Polder boardwalk

Galloway cattle in the Hobokense Polder

Polder Forest

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