The Donderslagse Heide is located above Winterslag, south-west of parts of Oudsbergen and east of Helchteren. However, a large part of it is located in Oudsbergen, which of course includes several municipalities. Donderslag is also called Ophovenderheide and consists not only of heathland but also of fens such as the Ruiterskuilen and the Schaapsven. It is also part of the Dune Belt. I think this piece is located in Tenhaagdoornheide. To walk in Donderslag, it is best to start at Sentower Park or at the end of Donderslagweg in Wijshagen. More about Ophovenderheide at natuurenbos.be/ophovenderheide

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The Battle of Saint Nicholas Day 1648 took place on this heath in 1648, during which many residents of the surrounding villages were killed. In the Early Modern Period, the …

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The paths through the Kempen heathland and sandy soils tend to be beautiful, especially with some slopes like here and for those who are very quiet with the occasional deer, hare or other critters nearby. With a bit of luck you will see the shepherd with his sheep or the sheep alone.

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