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The Merkske is one of the most beautiful streams in the Netherlands and Flanders.

Great Hiking Day in the land of Mark & Merkske

Saturday 18 April 2026 to Sunday 19 April 2026
07:00 - 18:00
Youth accommodation The Esberg

Fancy a multi-day walk? Then join the great Wandel2daagse in the land of Mark & Merkske on 18 and 19 April.

Practical info

The land of Mark & Merkske,is the basin of the river Mark and its tributaries( Merkske, Noordermark,...) and also a nature reserve, in some places it even forms the natural border between Belgium and the Netherlands.

The walk2daagse crosses this catchment area and nature reserve for a large part, walking along quiet paths through the catchment area and nature reserve, on both sides of the border.

Saturday and Sunday are different courses,

on Saturday, walk through the Graafsbos towards the north of Belgium (Dutch border )

on Sunday explore Merksplas, as well as Merksplas Kolonie (besides the beautiful nature, Merksplas Kolonie also has a lot of cultural heritage to admire)

 

Major Two-Day Walk in the Land of Mark & Merkske
De Esberg vzw Youth Accommodation
Hoekeinde 72, 2330 Merksplas

 

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