Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide/Geopark Schelde Delta.

This section will focus on hiking trails in Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide (click here for their own website – English version). As it is basically my back garden I will try to document the trails in different seasons as well.

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All photos are mine, unless explicitly mentioned.

Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide literally translates as Border park Easywood (just kidding, Kalmthout, calm/easy wood, does not need translating) Heather, although “Heide” is also a borough within Kalmthout. The Dutch territory is more commonly known as Brabantse Wal (Brabant Escarpment). Both links lead directly to the English version of the websites. Both nature parks are part of Geopark Schelde Delta (a list of all geosites). English speaking people (and war enthusiasts) will certainly recognize the name Schelde (or Scheldt) from world war battles or heavy floods.

Oak
Pheasant
Castle
Butterfly (visually impaired path)
Forest
Caterpillar (Cadweazle available for free – not for regular wheelchairs)
Dragonfly
Dune (slightly longer due to detour/nature works)
Sheep
Buzzard
Calmeyn (former proprietor’s name)
Black Mound (Mont Noir) (complete version to follow)
Ant
Hare
Gloriette
Squirrel
Frog
Abbey
Peacock
Mammoth
Owl
Mouse
Rabbit (temp closed – management works)
Grebe (temp closed – management works)
Fox
Roe deer (shortened due to nature works)
Blueberry
Woodpecker
Ravenhof (wheelchair friendly route)
Small Switzerland (wheelchair friendly route)

26/29 trails completed (some have been hiked but not registered yet)(also did not fully complete Black Mound due to large grazers blocking the trail and Doe deer due to same blockade and nature repair works)

Miscellaneous: Grenspark hiking trails, Park FAQ, hospitality.