Place to visit
Brabantse Wal, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Brabantse Wal is a protected area in Belgium (Essen). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- ANR Antwerp, 23 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Staatsbosbeheer;Natuurmonumenten;Brabants Landschap;Ministerie van Defensie
- Coordinates
- 51.39382, 4.3931
What it is and where
Brabantse Wal is a protected area in Belgium (Essen).
vogelrichtlijn + habitatrichtlijn
It is in Essen, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.39382, 4.3931; the nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 23 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Staatsbosbeheer;Natuurmonumenten;Brabants Landschap;Ministerie van Defensie
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Brabantse Wal is April to October.
- JanPossible8:07
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:21
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:22
- NovPossible8:34
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Brabantse Wal has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- De Zoom–Kalmthoutse Heide Cross-Border ParkTransnational protected area in Belgium and the Netherlands786 m
- De Brabantse WalFormer hiking trail (streekpad) in North Brabant, the Netherlands1.3 km
- GR 5 Belgium, Flanders North (deviation breeding season)Hiking1.8 km
- Kalmthout HeathNatural landscape in Kalmthout, Belgium2.1 km
- De Brabantse WalFormer hiking trail (streekpad) in North Brabant, the Netherlands3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: Nature
- Grand-Place: main square in Brussels, Belgium
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Signal de Botrange
- Eifel National Park: national park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Vesdre: river in Belgium and Germany
- Lion's Mound: war memorial to the Battle of Waterloo in Braine-l'Alleud, Wallonia, Belgium
Every Belgium place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Brabantse Wal?
It is a protected area in Belgium.
When is the best time to visit Brabantse Wal?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to Brabantse Wal?
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 23 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have De Zoom–Kalmthoutse Heide Cross-Border Park, De Brabantse Wal, GR 5 Belgium, Flanders North (deviation breeding season). The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Essen16 places to see in and around Essen, Belgium: De Zoom–Kalmthoutse Heide Cross-Border Park, Kalmthout Heath, Bakkersmolen. Best time: April to October.
- Nature792 places for nature in Belgium, from Grand-Place to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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