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De Klapekster Visitor Centre

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De Klapekster Visitor Centre

Recommended by 109 hikers out of 117

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Wortel-kolonie

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    December 26, 2021

    Ideal starting point for cycling or walking tours.
    Information boards at the Visitor Center 'De Klapekster' provide detailed information about the history and landscape of the Colony.

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      August 31, 2021

      The visitor center is named after the gray shrike, a blackbird-sized winged resident of the colony. Housed in the former Grote Hoeve dairy, you can find out more about the history of the Wortel and Merksplas colony here.

      Take a virtual flight over the colony. Learn more about the plants and animals that make their home here or find out where the shepherd is grazing his sheep.

      Next to the visitor center you will find the Brasserie Kolonie 7, where you can strengthen yourself for your round or rest after the hike.

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        September 14, 2021

        The De Klapekster visitor center is the gateway to the nature reserve of the Vallei van het Merkske. De Klapekster is a place that encourages you to go outside and experience everything in nature. And afterwards to share the experiences in a warm environment with others while enjoying a drink.

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          Location: Hoogstraten, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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