De Maten is one of the large pond areas in the area De Wijers, the land of 1,001 ponds. This largest contiguous pond area in Belgium is a true bird paradise. In De Maten you can enjoy two worlds: the nature of the dry heath and grasslands on inland dunes, and the wet nature in ponds and peaty lowlands in the landscape.
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Rogier Vanaken

April 7, 2020

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Cycling through the nature reserve "De Maten", Even more beautiful when the heather is in bloom.

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Els Q

June 11, 2022

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Nice that the cycling network runs through this beautiful nature.

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Elevation 100 m

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Sunday 29 March

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

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De Maten Nature Reserve

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