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Less Mobile

Admittedly, if you are less mobile, exploring a commune or nature reserve is an adventure in itself. Fortunately, in Kalmthout there are lots of facilities, so everyone can feel welcome!

Explore the Kalmthoutse Heide with a De Bug or Cadweazle

Are you (currently) less able to walk?

De Bug
With this all-terrain wheelchair you can follow the walking paths ‘Forest’, ‘Dragonfly’ or ‘Sheep’ in the Kalmthoutse Heide: this is because the front castors are well suited for the many sandy paths of the heath.

Cadweazle

Would you rather go electric into the heath?
With the Cadweazle you can follow the ‘Caterpillar’ walking path.

For this, you can contact De Vroente, Sustainable Education Point.
We recommend you to make a reservation for one of these specific wheelchairs.

Reserve your wheelchair here

Rent a De Bug during your visit to Arboretum Kalmthout

A lush tree garden of no less than 14 hectares, in which some 11,000 plant species flourish: this is what the provincial green estate Arboretum Kalmthout treats you to. There are three accessible routes. Each season, one of them leads you past the most beautiful spots on the estate. Tip: does your own wheelchair have difficulty navigating unpaved paths and grass? Then book a De Bug terrain-wheelchair.

  • Ask locally for the season's itinerary.
  • It is best to book the De Bug in advance: all information on this can be found here.
  • Please note: there is no hoist for the transfer to the De Bug. You cannot move the De Bug yourself, so it is best to come with someone who can push.
Discover the itinerary here

Wheelchair path Little Switzerland

In the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide there are two signposted and semi-paved paths that are suitable for wheelchair users and strollers. One wheelchair path starts at Visit Kalmthout. The 'Little Switzerland' walking path runs via the Withoefse Heide through a beautiful piece of heathland. You will also come across many nice catering establishments in the village of Heide.

This walking path takes you further through the wooded streets of Heide. At the beginning of the 20th century, many creative people lived here, they settled near the Kalmthoutse Heide. Be sure to discover some architectural gems of houses there. With a little imagination you can imagine yourself in Switzerland through the beautiful villa's in a green environment.

Little Switzerland

4,5 km

Nodes Klein Zwitserland

  • 11
  • 83
  • 16
  • 19
  • 18
  • 10
  • 11

Starting point

Visit Kalmthout
Putsesteenweg 131, Kalmthout

Station Heide
Heidestatieplein 2, Kalmthout

Download the route (pdf)

Legends path

With the legends trail you will discover many hidden historical places in Kalmthout. Walk on a beautiful plank path of 125 meters long around the old oak 'De Cassenboom'. The tree is estimated to be about 150 years old.

Legends path

6,3 km

Nodes Legends path

  • 95
  • 93
  • 90
  • 1
  • 54
  • 12
  • 97
  • 95

Starting point

Station Kalmthout
Statieplein 2, Kalmthout

Download the route (pdf)