Boardwalk Over the Large Pond, Heideveld-Bornebeek

A boardwalk over a large pond: fun guaranteed. And a beautiful panorama.

Unique piece on the water

The Bornebeek originates in Beernem in the Bulskampveld provincial domain (near the Heideveld-Bornebeek Nature Point reserve) and flows into the Ghent-Bruges canal. Due to its relatively low pollution, it is one of the top streams in the region. The legally protected Bermpje, among other things, still occurs.

In collaboration with the West Flemish provincial government, the downstream part of the Bornebeek is managed in a nature-friendly manner. No cranes are used here to clear or straighten the stream, which gives the stream bed and stream banks a natural character. This guarantees a higher natural value. The province is working on a plan to stimulate natural values in and along the Bornebeek over its entire length.