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Entry gate De Vroente

Plenty of opportunities and fun for families and groups

De Vroente, Duurzaam Educatiepunt is the place to be for families and groups, as the entry gate offers a knowledge and training centre for Nature and Environment, educational games and interactive activities. In addition, De Vroente, Duurzaam Educatiepunt also has (temporary) exhibitions, a barefoot path and good facilities for disabled people.

  • Knowledge and training centre for Nature and Environment
  • Visitor centre of Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide
  • Educational games, excursions, interactive activities for young and old
  • Facilities and activities for disabled people and the visually impaired
  • Tourist Information Office Kalmthout offering information and regional products
  • Beekeeping museum
  • Spacious parking lot
  • Catering facility
  • Hotel
  • Also easily accessible by train (station Heide: 1.6 km)
  • Semi-paved waymarked trail accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
  • Free rental of 3 'wombats' (off-road wheelchairs)
  • Free rental of 1 'Cadweazle' (electric off-road wheelchair)
  • Off-leash dog area
  • Areas: Kalmthoutse Heide, Withoefse Heide, Stappersven
  • Characteristics: heathland, forests, fens

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Putsesteenweg 129 - B-2920 Kalmthout (route)

Visitor centre opening hours
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & holidays from 14.00 to 17.00 p.m.

 

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  • 16 October 2025

Dig & Ride Event - Saturday 29 November

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Successful edition of the MTB Dig & Ride Event

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MTB Klusdag: 17 May

  • 13 January 2025

MTB route innovations

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  • 6 November 2025

European MONA meeting on sustainable mobility and recreation in Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide

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  • 24 June 2025

Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide launches interactive digital map

  • 28 January 2025

Interview with Mattias Van den Bergh, project leader Sustainable mobility and recreation

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27 October 2019

On 27 October 2019, we will once again organise a 'Day of Silence'! On that day, 'time is set back'. Time also for enjoying, exploring and experiencing nature within the beautiful Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide!

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