Sint-Maartenshove route

This route is characterized by open landscape in which agriculture largely determines the visual image of the trip. Pasture, grassland and maize occupy a large part of the agricultural area. The region is also known for its many pig farms. Typical for Koolskamp are the frozen vegetable companies. The region is sometimes called the "vegetable garden of Europe". Between Wingene and Ruddervoorde, the Lakebos and the Munkebossen form a beautiful contiguous forest complex. In this area there are also a number of beautiful castles including Castle De Muncken and Castle Rapenburgh.

Start point: Sint-Maartenshove, Sint-Maartensstraat 15, 8851 Koolskamp

The Sint-Maartenshove route was developed as part of 'Ferme Vélo - GPS treasure hunt in the countryside'. These are educational and adventurous cycling routes that can only be followed with the GPS. During these routes we put agriculture in the spotlight. Ferme Vélo is an initiative of Inagro. Thanks to Leader Tielts Plateau, Inagro can make use of West Flemish, Flemish and European subsidies for this.

Solve the questions below during the route. These refer to the POIs that you will see along this route. Send the answer to the questions to [email protected] and receive a nice gadget. Don't forget to mention your name and address. Good luck!

Question 1 (Sint-Maartenshove): How many years difference is there between the 2 barns next to the house?
a. 10 years b. 12 years c. 15 years

Question 2 (Three-caven-Pigs in sight): How many piglets does a sow get on average?
a. 2 to 3 b. 10 to 15 c. 20 to 25 (Tip: the answer can be found in the view corridor)

Question 3 (Rapenburgh Castle): What is typical about the castle?
a. a pointed tower b. a stepped gable c. a dome

Question 4 (Zuivelhoeve 't Soetewey): Which cow breed is depicted on the nameplate of the farm shop?
a. black-fur b. red-bond c. white-blue

Question 5 (Ornamental plants Devriese-Luyssen): How old does a laurel plant have to be before it can be labelled 'Flemish laurel'?
a.5 years b. 6 years c. 7 years

Question 6 (Bomkapelleke): How many people were praying during the bombing?
a. 72 b. 82 c. 89