The Hoge Dijken are popularly known as Roksemput. This 52 hectare area is a true bird paradise that offers something for everyone with its diversity of trees, shrubs and animals.
Come and discover the area via the walking path around the lake, observe the birds via one of the viewing huts or go fishing on one of the fishing pontoons.

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September 11, 2023

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Until the 1970s, the Hoge Dijken formed a sand dune protruding above the polder. However, during the construction of the Jabbeke-Veurne motorway, tons of sand were excavated there, creating a large pit (up to 15 to 20 m deep in places) which was then reclaimed by nature. It became an important wintering food and resting area for waterfowl. In 1986, the Flemish government decided to develop the nature reserve as a nature education center and a visitor center was installed 'De Grote Merganser'.

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July 8, 2024

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Location: Oudenburg, Oostende, West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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