The extremely rare brown fritillary butterfly is found in only a limited number of places in Flanders, and Begijnendijk is one of them. This walk takes you through the small but beautiful nature reserves of De Raam and Papendel, where this little creature feels right at home. You’ll also walk through the Bieheidebos, one of the last remaining patches of forest in the village, which has been transformed into a recreational forest featuring a fun “hands-on nature trail.”
Before you set out: This is a walk on a virtual hiking network. The junctions are not marked on the ground. Follow the hexagonal red-and-white signs bearing the name of the walk.
Features
Distance
8,4 km
Climbing
52,3 m
Type of road
Flat route, 64% paved, 36% unpaved
Signposted
Yes, with hexagonal sign with name
Location and accessibility
Starting point
Sint-Luciakerk
Kerkplein
3130 Begijnendijk
Kerkplein
3130 Begijnendijk
Public transport
Bus stop 'Begijnendijk Kerk' 13 metres from the starting point. Bus lines: 160, 161.
Resting points
Rest bench or picnic area along the way, food and drink along the route
View the walk on the map
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.
