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Leeuwenkuil Heath and Former Sand Quarry

Leeuwenkuil Heath and Former Sand Quarry

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Leeuwenkuil Heath and Former Sand Quarry

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Location: Leersum, Utrecht, Netherlands

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Narda 🌳🐕

March 14, 2021

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On the spot where there was once a sand quarry, there is now a beautiful heathland area where you can take a break on one of the benches.

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Rogier Van Bunnik 🇳🇱

April 19, 2024

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A special feature is the Leeuwenkuil, an old sand quarry. This sand hole is partly planted with deciduous and coniferous trees.

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Elevation 90 m

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Wednesday 19 August

21°C

14°C

96 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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