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Papenbroek Nature Reserve

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  • Location: Bekkevoort, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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    February 14, 2024

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    Information board and one of the entrances to the little-visited and small-scale Papenbroek nature reserve in the Begijnenbeek Valley. Initially a narrow section wedged between houses and the road and gradually widening with agricultural land instead of houses. Often boggy and always noisy from the main road between Leuven and Diest, but a small gem for the real enthusiast. You are requested to stay on one path, at the stream itself.
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    May 20, 2025

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    In 1253, Papenbroek belonged to the abbey of Sint-Truiden. The fathers or 'papen' had the say in the area, hence the name.

    A charming little stream, the Gele Gracht, originates in the centre of Papenbroek, fed by clear spring water. The name 'Gele Gracht' is referred to as 'Geilengracht' in old documents. The word 'geil' used to mean 'fertile' or 'lush'.

    Source and more at natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/papenbroek
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    February 14, 2024

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    Small area that is worth taking a detour... Sheep regularly keep you company here...
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    Begijnenbeek – Oak Avenue loop from Assent

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    Location: Bekkevoort, Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium

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