On a treasure hunt with ‘ Zwarte Kaat ’

(22 km)

Zwarte Kaat lives on!
Zwarte Kaat is still very much alive.

Zwarte Kaat ’s former headquarters at ’t Helleneid in Bladel stands as living proof of this. The witch of Hellenende has never really gone away. She is deeply rooted in the forests of the Kempen. It is said that she lies buried beneath the gnarled Witches’ Tree, which was once just a small twig on the Landgoed Ten Vorsel .

Let Zwarte Kaat take you by surprise. And enjoy her legend, which has been told in de kempen for …

Zwarte Kaat lives on!
Zwarte Kaat is still very much alive.

Zwarte Kaat ’s former headquarters at ’t Helleneid in Bladel stands as living proof of this. The witch of Hellenende has never really gone away. She is deeply rooted in the forests of the Kempen. It is said that she lies buried beneath the gnarled Witches’ Tree, which was once just a small twig on the Landgoed Ten Vorsel .

Let yourself be swept away by Zwarte Kaat and enjoy her legend, which has been passed down through generations in de kempen . But beware of her cunning, sweet temptations. After all, she is merciless and has many faces. You simply must experience her history: rugged, without a shred of remorse. According to those in the know, there is much more to her than meets the eye. Pause, listen and shiver. Feel her breath in the wind, hear her shrill voice in the woods, taste her nature as you cycle throug de kempen , and enjoy her conquests!

The total route: 22 kilometres, suitable for both riders and carriage drivers.

Starting points:
Car park at Landgoed Ten Vorsel ; Car park
at De Pals

Here’s what you’ll see

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Starting point:

Ten Vorsel
5531  Bladel
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Let yourself be swept away by Zwarte Kaat and enjoy her legend, which has been passed down through generations in de kempen . But beware of her cunning, sweet temptations. After all, she is merciless and has many faces. You simply must experience her history: rugged, without a shred of remorse. According to those in the know, there is much more to her than meets the eye. Pause, listen and shiver. Feel her breath in the wind, hear her shrill voice in the woods, taste her nature as you cycle throug de kempen , and enjoy her conquests!

The total route: 22 kilometres, suitable for both riders and carriage drivers.

Starting points:
Car park at Landgoed Ten Vorsel ; Car park
at De Pals

End point:

Ten Vorsel
5531  Bladel
Navigate to the destination
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