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Valley of the Abeek

Valley of the Abeek

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Valley of the Abeek

Name: Valley of the Abeek
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Location: Bocholt, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. St. Willibrord Church – Valley of the Abeek loop from Reppel

4.99km

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2. Reppel Watermill – The Dorpermolen loop from Reppel

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3. St. Willibrord Church – Valley of the Abeek loop from Reppel

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June 6, 2025

The Abeek is one of the most natural lowland streams that Flanders still has. The upper reaches still show the typical meanders and here and there we also find the associated marshes right next to the stream. In Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Peer and Bocholt this stream forms the backbone of the nature reserve Vallei van de Abeek.

The Abeek starts on the military domain (Meeuwen) and is fed by rainwater that collects there. By means of a few small ditches the water is brought together to form the actual Abeek. Along the way there are many spring areas where the surface water from higher areas comes out. In this way the Abeek becomes bigger and bigger. In a spring area the subsoil is peaty, marshy and difficult to walk on.

In the swamp forests there are many spring bloomers such as celandine, white clover sorrel, scattered-leaved golden saxifrage and marsh marigold. They benefit from the sunlight before the leaves appear on the trees. Once the leaves are on the trees, there is not enough light in this forest and few flowers can bloom.

More about nature, the stream and nature walks on natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/vallei-van-de-abeek and on the many local information boards (see photos)

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Viviane

May 19, 2025

In the Abeek Valley you can still find some of the most beautiful alder swamp forests in Flanders. In the spring they turn yellow with marsh marigolds. A boardwalk ensures that your feet stay dry.

Freely accessible on the paths all year round.
Boots or sturdy walking shoes recommended.
Dogs welcome, on a leash.
Signposted routes start at the church of Ellikom.
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Boots or sturdy shoes recommended
Dogs are welcome on a leash

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Pauline van der Waal

November 9, 2024

The Abeek Valley is a beautiful nature reserve that stretches along the meandering Abeek and its surrounding grasslands, marshes and forests. This varied landscape is a refuge for many special animals and plants, such as the brook lamprey, the kingfisher and various rare orchids. Walking and cycling paths allow you to explore this unspoilt piece of nature in a peaceful way, while enjoying the changing landscape and rich biodiversity.

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Location: Bocholt, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Valley of the Abeek

1. St. Willibrord Church – Valley of the Abeek loop from Reppel

2. Reppel Watermill – The Dorpermolen loop from Reppel

3. St. Willibrord Church – Valley of the Abeek loop from Reppel

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