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Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg

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Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg

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Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg

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Location: Kasterlee, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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2. Hoge Mouw Heathland – Aerial Roots of Kabouterberg loop from Kasterlee

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3. Kasterlee Dreef – Devil's Pit Pond loop from Lichtaart

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January 6, 2022

Aerial roots are actually known from tropical countries from plants that grow epiphytically or lithophytically - i.e. on other trees or on stones and rocks. They provide stability and absorb water and nutrients from the air because there is little or no soil from which to get them. Mangroves, for example, are known to develop aerial roots that eventually grow into the ground.

Even though these trees look like mangroves, nature is just playing tricks on us here. Rain has washed out the soil and flushed out the "normal" roots.

But that doesn't detract from the creepy impression. Depending on your level of imagination, use your imagination: don't get too close to them - they'll grab you. Or think of Harry Potter's Whomping Willow. Maybe these are copies of it?

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

January 14, 2022

Aerial roots are a gift from nature to discover the gnome mountain in a playful way.

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November 10, 2020

Here on the Kabouterberg are the very strange aerial roots of the conifers. The whimsical roots protrude far above the sand dunes, creating a fairytale and even spooky atmosphere. This is really a very exceptional phenomenon!

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Location: Kasterlee, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Aerial Roots of the Kabouterberg

1. Sleeping Giant Route

2. Hoge Mouw Heathland – Aerial Roots of Kabouterberg loop from Kasterlee

3. Kasterlee Dreef – Devil's Pit Pond loop from Lichtaart

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