Kravaalbos
Belgium, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders
- Hiking
forest in Meldert (Aalst), Asse and Mazenzele (Opwijk), Belgium
- A pond of 1.5 hectares was created due to sandstone quarrying in the 12th century.
- The Kravaalbos is a remnant of the ancient Kolenwoud forest.
Rules and access
What Kravaalbos asks of visitors. Rules come from the park authority.
Trails
Marked routes inside the park. Colours are the waymarks you follow on the ground.
GR 128 Trail
Moderate
Streek-GR Groene Gordel
Moderate
What you might see
Wildlife and plants recorded in the park. Watch from a distance; leave no trace.
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus · Uncommon
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco · Rare
Middle Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocoptes medius · Common
Fire salamander
Salamandra salamandra · Common
Buzzard
Buzzard · Common
Green woodpecker
Picus viridis · Common
Red squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris · Common
Small tortoiseshell butterfly
Aglais urticae · Common
Getting there and planning
Nearest city: Aalst
Park facts
- Designation
- Nature reserve