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Wooden Sculpture of the Grass Snake (Ringslang)

Wooden Sculpture of the Grass Snake (Ringslang)

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Wooden Sculpture of the Grass Snake (Ringslang)

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Location: Swalmen, Limburg, Netherlands

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August 2, 2025

The grass snake also received a wooden sculpture in the "Tree to Sculpture" series by artist Roel van Wijlick for the nature trail in the municipality of Swalmen. This, as with the other sculptures, is because the grass snake lives here.

More specifically, in the description of the Elmpter Schwalmbruch (grass snakes love water), we read "with a bit of luck, the hiker might observe a slow worm or a grass snake" - see wa-wa-we.eu/nl/premium-wandelroutes/wanderwege-details/schwalmbruch.html

If you're lucky enough to spot one: the grass snake is completely harmless, as you can read on the sign attached to the sculpture.

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saskia

September 9, 2025

Here you will find all kinds of wood carvings along this path.

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Mike

September 21, 2025

Along the path stands a wooden statue of the grass snake, a harmless yet impressive resident of this area. The artwork reminds hikers of the marsh's unique fauna. It's a nice spot for a quick stop and a photo.

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Elevation 70 m

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Wooden Sculpture of the Grass Snake (Ringslang)

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