Den Diel nature property is sometimes referred to as part of the De Maat nature reserve, but it is actually also a piece in itself, north of the Herentals-Bocholt canal. …

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These shallow fens are located in the Den Diel nature reserve. They are remnants of old wells. Spriet is a type of lignite that was mined here during the war years. Den Diel is also known for rare dragonflies. There are more than anywhere else in Flanders.

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1. De Maat Nature Reserve – Old Bailey Bridge - 1944 loop from Keirlandse Zillen

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2. Sas 4 Observation Tower – De Maat Nature Reserve loop from Keirlandse Zillen

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3. Bunker Den Diel – De Maat Nature Reserve loop from Blauwe Kei

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Location: Mol, Turnhout, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Ponds and Pools of Den Diel Nature Reserve

1. De Maat Nature Reserve – Old Bailey Bridge - 1944 loop from Keirlandse Zillen

2. Sas 4 Observation Tower – De Maat Nature Reserve loop from Keirlandse Zillen

3. Bunker Den Diel – De Maat Nature Reserve loop from Blauwe Kei

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