Brakelbos
Belgium, Vlaamse Ardennen, Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
nature reserve in Brakel, Belgium
- The forest features landmarks like the Ludvinakruis and the Rietfonteintje spring.
- The forest is known for its vibrant spring bloom, featuring bluebells, wood anemones, and wild daffodils.
Rules and access
What Brakelbos asks of visitors. Rules come from the park authority.
Allowed
Trails
Marked routes inside the park. Colours are the waymarks you follow on the ground.
Brakelbosroute
10.9 km · Moderate
Dagstappergids Oost-Vlaanderen 2 - Walk 1
21.2 km · Moderate
Reeënpad
4.4 km · Moderate
Tweebossenpad
10 km · Moderate
Taalgrenswandelroute T5
7.5 km · Moderate
Bosmuizenpad
1.7 km · Moderate
What you might see
Wildlife and plants recorded in the park. Watch from a distance; leave no trace.
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes · Uncommon
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus · Uncommon
Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara · Rare
Hazel Dormouse
Muscardinus avellanarius · Common
Wood Anemone
Anemone nemorosa · Common
Brook Lamprey
Lampetra planeri · Common
Bullhead
Cottus gobio · Common
Bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta · Common
Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum · Common
Tree pipit
Anthus trivialis · Common
Wild daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus · Common
Bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus · Common
Holly
Ilex aquifolium · Common
Getting there and planning
Nearest city: Brakel
Park facts
- Designation
- National park
- Established
- 1976