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Ruiterskuilen Pond

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Ruiterskuilen Pond

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    July 25, 2024

    Cycling

    The Ruiterskuilen are two fens in the Ophovenerbos on the Kempens Plateau in the Belgian municipality of Opglabbeek. The fens are characterized by the brown color of the acidic water. The area is protected throughout Europe as part of a Natura 2000 area.
    Like other fens in this region, the Reiterkuilen were created by sand dusting and are fed exclusively by rainwater. Archaeological research has shown that the podzol soil in the area around the Ruiterskuilen contains an important legacy from the Steen period.
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    March 9, 2021

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    * Origin history:
    Like the other fens, Ruiterkuilen was created by sand drifts and is exclusively fed by rainwater.

    * Sand drift
    The sand that has been blown up into …
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    September 20, 2020

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    A pretty lake in the woods.
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    1. Schaapsven – Ruiterskuilen Pond loop from Opglabbeek

    20.4km

    05:09

    40m

    40m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 130 m

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

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