The green hilly landscape of the Flemish Ardennes is downright beautiful for walking and cycling. We have all kinds of material available and can inform you about the numerous trails along picturesque places, field paths, windmills and watermills, beautiful views. Along the way you can relax in some cozy tavern or dine in a nice restaurant.

 

 

nature reserve BURREKEN

Burreken is one of the most picturesque places in the Flemish Ardennes. It is a very hilly area with sharply incised streams, which have created narrow valleys and steep (20% and more) valley walls.

The typical Flemish Ardennes landscape in Burreken consists of a small-scale pattern of fields, forests and grasslands with lots of orchards and wood edges on the plot borders.

Hiking Routes : 

Snuiterspad  : 4 km 
Eikelmuisroute:  11 km
Vuursalamanderroute: 13 km

Brochure Burreken

www.burreken.be

Geuzenhoek

The Geuzenhoek , is the only place in the Flemish countryside where from the 16th century until today an indigenous group of Protestants have lived. www.geuzenhoek.be
Around the oldest Protestant church in Flanders, a quiet and serene churchyard recalls the eventful history of this Protestant community that was established here in 1564.
Near the Protestant church is the museum Abraham Hans, since 1989 housed in the former Protestant primary school of Horebeke . The museum offers an overview of more than four centuries of Protestantism in and around Horebeke. The popular writer Abraham Hans was born in the teacher's house on February 12, 1882 . He died in 1939 .

Tissenhove Mill

The Tissenhove Mill ( Mater ) Oudenaarde
This mill is located on a hill 105 metres above sea level and was built there in 1768. A guided group visit of “this monument” is a must.
Because of its exceptional location and panorama, the Germans used this mill in WWII as a lookout . In favourable weather conditions you can see the towers of Deinze and Ghent.

Horebeke

Horebeke is the smallest municipality in Flanders, a 1977 merger of St.-Maria-Horebeke and Sint-Kornelis-Horebeke. www.horebeke.be

 

Vinkemolen

De Vinkemolen (Sint-Denijs-Boekel) Zwalm
This mill was originally in Oosterzele . In 1983 the mill was blown down, the parts were stored in Oosterzele. Rebuilding plans were made but not carried out, until Geert Wisse (a miller ) from Saint-Denijs -Boekel (Zwalm) had it rebuilt on the hill named "Franskouter".

Historic Towns

The historic city's Oudenaarde, Zottegem and Ronse with there cultural wealth are worth visiting

In Oudenaarde you can find the center of the Tour of Flanders.
If you're interested, a visit to a brewery can also be a pleasurable activity.

Sights and experience

  • Museum : SHOES OR NO SHOES ? Vandevoordeweg 2, 9770 Kruishoutem  09/277 90 80 www.shoesornoshoes.com   
  • Autoroute. This marked autoroute revealed the region's main tourist attractions.
  • The municipal swimming pool in Oudenaarde (9km) www.sportoase.be/fr/oudenaarde 
  • Playground Zwalm  (7 km) playground from 2 to 14 year. 055/48 05 52. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
  • Sport & recreation center Kluisbos  (20 km)   www.kluisbos.be
  • Sport & recreation center The Outsider Vlaamse Ardennen (11 km)  www.theoutsidervlaamseardennen.be  Adventurous sports experiences for children and adults.
  • Music Forest in Ronse (12km) www.ontdekronse.be/ontdekken/natuur/artikel/muziekbos
  • Nature Education Centre The Kaaihoeve (10 km) natural playground 
  • Recreation centerThe Ghellinck Wortegem-Petegem (13km) : www.domeindeghellinck.be
  • Recreation center : Provincial domain De Gavers (23km) Onkerzelestraat 280 in Onkerzele. www.degavers.be
  • Animal park Pairi Daiza (42 km) Pairi Daiza 7940 Brugelette . (Henegouwen) direction Brakel-Geraardsbergen-Lessen.  
  • Nature domain and nature playground forest Burreken (5km)      www.burreken.be
  • Nature domain Forest in Ename (5km)

Rental Addresses

Culinaire adressen in de buurt van de hoeve

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