Den Dotter is a beautiful, diverse nature reserve with wet and salt meadows and forests, through which the Molenbeek ("Mühlbach") meanders. In spring, the meadows turn a cheerful yellow thanks …

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Johan F.

January 2, 2022

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At the inn 'Cabaree' (Gotegemstraat), at the chapel behind cafe 'De Gouden Koterhaak' Oud Dorp Heldergem, and at 'tHof Schuurken' - Mere, there are signs with information about the walks that Natuurpunt has developed for the area. This contains the most beautiful parts of the area, including along Ter Erpenbeek, Holbeek and Vorsinckbeek.

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DirkWi

February 11, 2024

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Historical fact:
Den Dotter is located between two hamlets with a Frankish name: Brantegem and Gotegem. Brantegem refers to the home of the Branda family (branda+inga+hem). Gotegem or Guthinghem is the hometown of the Guti or Guta family. The name Guthingahem already appears in the charter of Sint-Baafs from the blessed year 966.

Source: natuurpunt.be/natuurgebied/den-dotter

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