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    Location: Beveren, Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    October 20, 2023

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    The Hedwigepolder is a piece of land in the far west of the province of Zeeland, Netherlands, bordering the Belgian border. This area has a fascinating history and has attracted attention due to an unlawful violation between the Netherlands and Belgium, known as the Hedwigepolder conflict.

    The origins of the Hedwigepolder go back to the Middle Ages, when dikes were constructed to protect the area against flooding. The land was reclaimed and developed for agriculture, mainly livestock and arable farming. The area became permanent after Saint Hedwig of Andechs, and the polder was given its name, the Hedwigepolder.
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    January 15, 2025

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    The Hertogin Hedwigepolder was a reclaimed part of the Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe, a nature reserve in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, the Netherlands, between 1907 and 2022. A small part of the polder is located on Belgian territory. In 2005, it was decided to depolder the Hedwigepolder in order to restore the natural quality in the Western Scheldt. This decision was emotionally charged in Zeeland and Dutch politics, which caused it to be delayed. Depoldering began in October 2022.
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    1. Doel Nuclear Power Plant – Prosperpolder loop from Hedwigepolder

    15.4km

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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