From cowboy town to natural wonder: Heiloop and more

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Step into the soothing world of this 4.4-kilometer long walking route, where water and nature come together. You start at junction 4 and leave the hustle and bustle behind. As you walk along the Heiloop, you can feel the history of the former cowboy town Centennial City around you. The tranquility of the stream invites you to pause and enjoy the surroundings. Continue your way to the Bullfrogs, where you can hear the distinctive sounds of American bullfrogs. Their calls breathe life into the area around the pond. Next, you can easily cross the Grote Nete via the new log bridge, a beautiful example of nature conservation in action. The route leads you to a former cornfield that is now a meadow, a refuge for the rare field marbled white butterfly. Here, nature comes alive. Let yourself be carried away by the sounds of nature and the tranquility of the water as you discover these unique spots in Flanders.