The Torenvalk Observation Tower

Between the Meerdaal Forest and the Heverlee Forest, you'll find the observation tower called De Torenvalk. It's named after one of the birds you can observe here—the kestrel. A giant wooden specimen by artist Ad Wouters greets you.Climb the wooden tower (or take the elevator to the second floor) and enjoy the view. Or have fun in the adventurous play forest. Or test your agility on the Multimovepad.

The tower is approximately eighteen meters high and has been there since 2019. It is more than a lookout tower. On every floor there are information boards about all kinds of themes related to the environment and the fauna and flora. Those who hate information and all kinds of signs can also get started with, for example, recognizing the sounds of birds of prey. The heritage and history of the region are also discussed, as are the organizations that take care of the nature of Meerdaalwoud, Heverleebos and the entire national park that recently emerged around the Brabant forests (there is a large map). At the very top there are beautiful panels at the edge that tell you something about what you can see (or cannot see but is or was). Fact: the tower was built with wood from the surrounding forests themselves.

Here you will find a map with a legend and additional information about this nature reserve