On a treasure hunt with ‘ Zwarte Kaat ’
Zwarte Kaat is alive and kicking!
Zwarte Kaat is still very much alive.
Zwarte Kaat ’s former headquarters at ’t Helleneid in Bladel is living proof of this. The witch of Hellenende has never really gone away. She is deeply rooted in the Kempen forests. It is said that she lies buried beneath the gnarled Witches’ Tree, which was once a small twig on the Landgoed Ten Vorsel .
Be captivated by Zwarte Kaat and enjoy her legend, which has been part of de kempen for …
Zwarte Kaat is alive and kicking!
Zwarte Kaat is still very much alive.
Zwarte Kaat ’s former headquarters at ’t Helleneid in Bladel is living proof of this. The witch of Hellenende has never really gone away. She is deeply rooted in the Kempen forests. It is said that she lies buried beneath the gnarled Witches’ Tree, which was once a small twig on the Landgoed Ten Vorsel .
Let yourself be taken by surprise by Zwarte Kaat and enjoy her legend, which has been told in de kempen for generations. But beware of her cunning, sweet temptations. After all, she is merciless and has many faces. You simply must taste her history: rugged, without a shred of remorse. According to those in the know, there’s much more to her than meets the eye. Pause, listen and shiver. Feel her breath in the wind, hear her rasping voice in the woods, taste her natural essence as you cycle through t de kempen , and savour her conquests!
The full 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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Description
Let yourself be taken by surprise by Zwarte Kaat and enjoy her legend, which has been told in de kempen for generations. But beware of her cunning, sweet temptations. After all, she is merciless and has many faces. You simply must taste her history: rugged, without a shred of remorse. According to those in the know, there’s much more to her than meets the eye. Pause, listen and shiver. Feel her breath in the wind, hear her rasping voice in the woods, taste her natural essence as you cycle through t de kempen , and savour her conquests!
The full route: 22 kilometres, suitable for both riders and carriage drivers.
Starting points:
Car park at Landgoed Ten Vorsel Car park
at De Pals
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