Bolkse Heide
Bolkse Heide is a heath in Antwerp, Flanders. Bolkse Heide is situated nearby to the locality Kolmans Heide, as well as near Neerven.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sint-Willibrorduskerk and Sint Jan Baptistkerk (Wortel).
Sint-Willibrorduskerk
Church
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Sint-Willibrorduskerk is a church, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Bolkse Heide.
Sint Jan Baptistkerk (Wortel)
Church
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Sint Jan Baptistkerk (Wortel) is a church, which is situated 3½ km north of Bolkse Heide.
Wortel Kolonie
Protected area
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Wortel Kolonie is a protected area, which is situated 4 km northeast of Bolkse Heide.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wortel and Rijkevorsel.
Wortel
Village
Wortel is a village in the Belgian municipality of Hoogstraten. As of 2021, it has 1,844 inhabitants. The toponym means carrot or root in Dutch. Wortel was established in the early 19th century by the Society of Benevolence as a farming colony for the able-bodied working poor. Wortel is situated 3½ km north of Bolkse Heide.
Rijkevorsel
Town
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Rijkevorsel is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the town of Rijkevorsel, Achtel, Sint-Jozef-Rijkevorsel and Gammel. In 2021, Rijkevorsel had a total population of 12,262. The total area is 46.79 km2. Rijkevorsel is situated 3½ km southwest of Bolkse Heide.
Merksplas
Town
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Merksplas is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the town of Merksplas proper. In 2021, Merksplas had a total population of 8,616. The total area is 44.56 km2. Merksplas is situated 4½ km east of Bolkse Heide.
Bolkse Heide
Latitude
51.36667° or 51° 22′ northLongitude
4.8° or 4° 48′ eastElevation
21 metres (69 feet)Open location code
9F369R82+M2GeoNames ID
2801594
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