The 17th-century Roeselberg Chapel is perhaps the oldest place of pilgrimage in the Hageland region. From here, you can walk into the enchanting Walenbos. This forest is a true natural treasure and is home to one of the largest alder swamp forests in Flanders. It’s a hiker’s paradise with small trails crisscrossing the entire forest. Don’t forget your boots, because the Walenbos is a very damp forest. From the edge of the forest, you can look out over the village of Houwaart.
Features
Distance
6,9 km
Climbing
75,0 m
Type of road
33% paved, 67% unpaved
Landscape and surroundings
Nature reserve
Signposted
Yes, with nodes
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Roeselbergkapel
Stokskesstraat
3390 Houwaart (Tielt-Winge)
Stokskesstraat
3390 Houwaart (Tielt-Winge)
Public transport
Bus stop 'Houwaart Roeselberg' 157 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 648.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way
View the walk on the map
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When is the best time to visit it?
Directions
Walking and cycling
See and do
Food and drink
Practical
Where the route is a dotted line, the surface is unpaved.
