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Bootjesven

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Wortel-kolonie

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Location: Hoogstraten, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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VISITFLANDERS

August 31, 2021

The Bootjesven - in German as much as Bötchen-Moor - is a natural bog that was deepened by the extraction of peat. At that time, the colony's watchdogs swam here, the vagrants themselves were not allowed to swim. Even today, swimming is forbidden - but not to consolidate power and hierarchy, but to protect nature. The waters are now a habitat for dragonflies and water beetles.
By the way: Not only they can dine here - you can also unpack your picnic blanket at the edge of the biotope.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

December 29, 2024

The Bootjesven is a fen that was created by extracting peat. Peat was extracted on a large scale in the entire Noorderkempen region between the middle of the 13th and the 18th century. Peat is dried peat that was dug from the marshy peat areas. The extracted peat was laid out to dry and then used as a raw material.

This location is now a large body of water where it is wonderful to stay. You can cool off up to your knees and no further. Swimming is prohibited.

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Geoffrey

December 15, 2020

Bootjesven is a natural fen that was deepened for peat extraction. The guards of the Colony used to swim with their families at the Bootjesven. On summer days they deposited their wallet with a "colon" on the edge of the pool. To protect nature, swimming is no longer allowed here today. You can enjoy a lovely picnic here with a view of the fen.

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Location: Hoogstraten, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Flirting with the border in the Valley of the Merkske

2. Caught between border and green

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