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Hobokense Polder

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    1. Hobokense Polder – Polder Forest loop from Hoboken-Polder

    8.93km

    02:15

    10m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 12, 2024

    The Hobokense Polder owes its name to the former polder area that stretched along the banks of the Scheldt: low-lying land that was regularly flooded and was cultivated by modest farmers. Since the embankments, which were carried out from the 1960s onwards, that area has permanently disappeared. A new landscape has emerged, a landscape that is still constantly changing due to the rapid evolution of flora and fauna.
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      A nature reserve of 170 ha located between the residential area Polderstad, Petroleum Zuid and the Scheldedijk. Now it is a green oasis in the middle of the suburb of Antwerp. Large Grazers and numerous bird species have their habitat here. Wonderful nature reserve to wander around and discover.

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        Trudging through the city's polder - Polder City Hoboken
        The Hobokense Polder is one of the most beautiful green spots in Antwerp. The perfect place to immerse yourself in nature for a few hours and escape the hustle and bustle of life.
        In the varied landscape of polders, swamps and shrubs you will always come across Galloway cows...
        A decking path helps you bridge wet strips. Frogs and salamanders frolic in the water. A heron stands motionless among the reeds… ready for a snack.

        You can spot rare birds at the bird watching walls at the lakes. This is a moment for you and what is happening in your field of vision. A beautiful setting with so much to discover, is colored differently every season. The main characters also change sometimes.
        In short, a place where you can spontaneously relax.
        An unknown pearl in the southern edge of Antwerp is highly recommended to discover.
        Various hiking trails, ranging from 1 to 7.5 km, take you through a special landscape. Wearing waterproof footwear is recommended.
        A tip for romantic souls: everything looks even more beautiful at sunset…
        The Scheldt dike is always recommended to end.

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          Location: Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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