Gnome forest
Fairytale lovers can indulge themselves in the gnome forest in Steendam.
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Location
Two walking routes lead past more than 40 small and three giant inhabitants of the Gnome Forest (officially the Damsterbos), in plain sight or hidden in the vegetation. Each gnome is different, there are girl gnomes, with a golden beard, glasses and hazel teeth. On the small boulders scattered here and there are the paw prints of many animal friends alongside their own footsteps. Even a real crocodile has taken up residence, hidden in plain sight. Can you find them all?
The start of both Gnome paths is at the entrance to the forest at the Duurswold drainage canal. By following the gnomes, you will automatically find the right way through the forest. The main route is about 2.3 kilometres, but you can also walk a shorter route of about one kilometre.
The gnome trail is suitable for toddlers, but is also fun for primary school children. At Kaap Steendam...
Two walking routes lead past more than 40 small and three giant inhabitants of the Gnome Forest (officially the Damsterbos), in plain sight or hidden in the vegetation. Each gnome is different, there are girl gnomes, with a golden beard, glasses and hazel teeth. On the small boulders scattered here and there are the paw prints of many animal friends alongside their own footsteps. Even a real crocodile has taken up residence, hidden in plain sight. Can you find them all?
The start of both Gnome paths is at the entrance to the forest at the Duurswold drainage canal. By following the gnomes, you will automatically find the right way through the forest. The main route is about 2.3 kilometres, but you can also walk a shorter route of about one kilometre.
The gnome trail is suitable for toddlers, but is also fun for primary school children. At Kaap Steendam you will find the gnome newspaper, with questions, assignments and facts about nature. Boots may come in handy in the forest in some seasons.