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Zwarte Beek Valley Nature Reserve

Zwarte Beek Valley Nature Reserve

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Zwarte Beek Valley Nature Reserve

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

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April 16, 2023

Hiking

Here the valley of the Zwarte Beek is wide; boardwalks allow you to walk through it and the ends, sometimes marshy and sometimes with heather, are full of fauna and flora. The red walking route is a must in spring for lovers of celandine, wood anemones, marsh marigolds and busy animals, from deer and woodpeckers to frogs.

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February 14, 2022

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Natural area with beautiful deck paths...

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November 16, 2024

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To explore the Zwarte Beek Valley, you need to visit the De Watersnip Visitor Centre. Various signposted walking routes start here. The nature reserve is at its most beautiful in spring, and on weekends and public holidays you can explore the stream valley on the floating boardwalk. Large parts of the former Kempen stream landscape have been preserved in the area; the alternation of hayfields, pastures and woods make it exceptionally beautiful.

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Visitor Center De Watersnip – Forest walking trail loop from Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen)

9.57km

02:28

40m

40m

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

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4.5

(37)

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Visitor Center De Watersnip – Forest walking trail loop from Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen)

6.86km

01:46

30m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(22)

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Forest walking trail – Pond loop from Vroegere mijnschacht 1

20.9km

05:22

90m

90m

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

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Elevation 60 m

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

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