The Valley of the Bosbeek is a vast nature reserve of over 1000 hectares. The Bosbeek rises in the Wildbroek in As and meanders undisturbed to Aldeneik (Maaseik) where it flows into the Maas.

Source: as.be/vallei-van-de-bosbeek

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An 🇧🇪

November 24, 2024

The northern side of the Bosbeek valley in Opglabbeek is a gently sloping bank zone with several tributaries and many spring areas. In the past, there were many hay meadows here that were mowed by local farmers until the 1960s. Afterwards, they became less interesting because the plots were too wet for modern agriculture. Many of these hay plots were then purchased for recreational purposes. Over the years, Natuurpunt has been able to purchase many of these plots. The chalets were demolished and the fish ponds converted into natural amphibian pools. Many plots were also restored to hay meadows. As a result, there has been an increase in the yellowhammer, the whitethroat and the redstart. More: natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/bosbeekvallei

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Marc 🚶‍♂️

February 5, 2025

Bridge over the Bosbeek. Also the border here between Opglabbeek and As.

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An 🇧🇪

February 13, 2025

The northern side of the Bosbeek valley in Opglabbeek is a gently sloping bank zone with various side streams and many spring areas. In the past, there were many hay meadows here that were mowed by local farmers until the 1960s. Afterwards, they became less interesting because the plots were too wet for modern agriculture. Many of these hay plots were then purchased for recreational purposes. Over the years, Natuurpunt has been able to purchase many of these plots. The chalets were demolished and the fish ponds converted into natural amphibian pools. Many plots were also restored to hay meadows. As a result, there has been an increase in the yellowhammer, the whitethroat and the redstart. More: natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/bosbeekvallei

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Willy Wevers

September 17, 2025

Beaver dam

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Willy Wevers

September 17, 2025

beaver dam

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