Kortenhoeff

Kortenhoeff is part of the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide. It is an open area with dry and wet heathland and fens. There are three fens in Kortenhoeff: Het Wasven, het Bronven and het Akkerenven. It is home to unusual plant species such as sundew and bone broom. Kortenhoeff is a constructed 'young' estate (compared to the old Moretusbos, for instance). The construction of a young estate had a different reason than the construction of old estates. The old ones were all about the owner's status, wealth and power. A young estate was a form of investment and brought in income. Thus, the estate was used for farming. After World War II, a fruit orchard was established. A fruit barn, with red roof tiles, still stands in the area. Many straight lines can also still be found, such as the windbreaks: trees (mostly alders) that were placed around the fruit trees to block the wind. In the past, Kortenhoeff was managed with Icelandic ponies and Dutch Land goats. These animals gave the area a natural character.

Walking: There are signposted walking routes on Kortenhoeff: Fox (3 km) Mouse (1.7 km) and Owl (2.1 km). These routes can be interconnected.