マールケダルの湖・トップ20

Water has an attraction, so try to stop them.

The two nature reserves, Grootmeers and Kleinmeers, are located along the Scheldt. Grootmeers is approximately 19 ha in size. Kleinmeers is close to the Asper lock and is a relatively small area. The area is freely accessible to walkers from sunrise to sunset. Boots are often necessary in wet periods. In winter, when the water level is high, the path through the Grootmeers (even with boots) is often difficult to walk. Dogs (even those not on a leash) are not allowed, partly because of the free-roaming grazers. Make sure you do not walk between the cows or get too close to the calves. (Natuurpunt)

Enjoy a wonderful time by the water 🥰🥰🥰

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These lakes were buried with silt during the widening and deepening of the Scheldt. In the northern part, 1 hectare was excavated to the original level. This is now a swamp zone, with rich vegetation. The 4 hectare Kleinmeers is located a little further north (downstream). Source: https://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebied/grootmeers-en-kleinmeers

This highlight was elsewhere called "Tiegembos". (Meanwhile I suggested merging both highlights)

Because a number of 'miraculous cures' in the region in the 19th century were attributed to the intervention of Saint Arnold, who is said to have given the water of the local spring medicinal properties, this place became a place of pilgrimage. A (Sint-Arnoldus) chapel was built and artificial rocks (in typical Belgian 'cement rustic' style), ponds, fountains, walking paths and a sunbathing area were added.

just across the bicycle bridge 'the shell' land art