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De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

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De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

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De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

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Location: Halen, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Valley of Zwarte Beek (Zelem) – Black Brook loop from Schaffen

9.29km

02:25

60m

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

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2. Black Brook – Small Pond at the Forest Edge loop from Meldert

9.40km

02:26

50m

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

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3. Wooden Bridge in the Forest – Forest Trail on Hoodandse Berg loop from Schaffen

28.1km

07:20

200m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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August 12, 2023

Natuurpunt arranged some old fish ponds that were located here in the stream valley in a more natural way. Behind it is a marshland, known as "De Leunen" and in old documents the "Marais de Zeelhem" (marsh of Zelem) where some ancient rare plant species grow. Source: info board. You will also find a rest and picnic bench here.

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Jeff S

August 23, 2021

No shortage of water here...

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June 26, 2024

De Leunen is what remains of the once much larger and botanically very renowned Zelem swamp. It is now a valuable valley center with beautiful shrubs, swamps, swamp forests, ponds and colorful meadows. The Leunen marsh, also known as the "Marais de Zeelhem", was the favorite excursion site for botanists 100 years ago and even today it is home to characteristic flora, such as snake root, water hemlock, gale and many sedge species.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Halen, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

1. Valley of Zwarte Beek (Zelem) – Black Brook loop from Schaffen

2. Black Brook – Small Pond at the Forest Edge loop from Meldert

3. Wooden Bridge in the Forest – Forest Trail on Hoodandse Berg loop from Schaffen

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