The Kromme Ham is not a crooked ham, but it is a wooded path near Heidebloem Castle and—especially here—the designation for a rather extensive remnant of a former river dune that lies higher than the surrounding area and was gradually transformed into heathland by human intervention (sheep and cattle). Biodiversity is particularly good in the area between the wetter areas (with swamp forest) and the drier areas. The highlight on the information board next to some plants: the sand bees.

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Here you will find information and facts about the area. There is also a plan with a legend + a marked walk that you can follow.

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Elevation 10 m

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Tuesday 7 April

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Information board Heath in the Kromme Ham

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The Bathhouse since 1897 – De Steenbeemden boardwalk loop from Emblem

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