The Kemmelberg is a hill near the village of Kemmel in the Belgian province of West Flanders. It is the highest point in the province. About 2,500 years ago, a Celtic community of the Hallstatt culture settled on the Kemmelberg and had trade relations with the Romans. I left my car at the monument to…
Range: North France-West Rhine Area
Northwest Europe – North France-West Rhine Area
Hotondberg
The hill has a nature reserve at the top and is the highest point in the province of East Flanders It has been included in various cycling events such as the Tour of Flanders, Omloop Het Volk, E3 Prijs Harelbeke and the World Championships. I park my car in the hotel/cafeteria car park and walk…
Beerzelberg
The Beerzelberg is a remarkable natural feature in the Putse sub-municipality of Beerzel in the province of Antwerp. At 51.60 metres, it used to be the highest point in the province. However, as of 2010, the Beerzelberg is no longer officially the highest point in Antwerp due to the remediation of the Hooge Maey landfill,…
Groot-Valkenisse
Groot Valkenisse is a beautiful hamlet in the Dutch province of Zeeland, between Zoutelande and Klein Valkenisse. It was formed from two centres called Valkenisse, Groot being larger than Klein. The dunes in Groot Valkenisse are the highest point in Zeeland, with the highest dune top being 54 metres high – making it the second…