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Den Battelaer Nature Reserve
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Hiking
by 63 explorers out of 64
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Dominiek Van Dooren
May 22, 2022
Hiking
Beautiful piece of nature against the city of Mechelen. Really worth a visit.
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•Dominiek Van Dooren
December 7, 2025
Hiking
Den Battelaer is a former floodplain between the Zenne River and the Leuven-Dijle Canal and is home to many plants and animals, including the bluethroat, sedge warbler, gadwall, and marsh forget-me-nots. GGG Zennegat is a sigma floodplain with tidal action, a true spectacle. You can observe rare migratory birds here. You can search for animals and plants along the dikes and hiking trails.
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•Inge
August 5, 2022
Hiking
lots of glass on the unpaved roads, not recommended with a dog
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Best routes to Den Battelaer Nature Reserve
4.8
(30)
155
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
4.7
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100
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
4.2
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50
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 50 m
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