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Where once one of Meldert's most important quarries lay, now the clear water of a large pond sparkles. At first this was a marshland, but in 1962 a stream was dammed and the quarry filled up.

The Beverbos is a nature reserve in the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium, located along the Maalbeek between Wemmel and Strombeek-Bever. The name Beverbos refers to the hamlet of Bever and the Hof te Bever, which are located along the Maalbeek valley. The Lees(t)beek flows into the Maalbeek on the southwestern edge of the forest. The Beverbos consists largely of alder swamp forest, marshland with reed beds and marshy meadows. The marshy soils are kept wet by sources with clear, calcareous water, which is why the area was considered unsuitable for arable farming in the past. As a result, the area has managed to retain vegetation including arum, marsh marigold, yellow iris, water plantain, bur-reed and Solomon's seal. Various species of amphibians can be found in the marshy areas, such as the brown frog, common toad, alpine newt and common newt. The reed beds provide shelter for the grasshopper warbler and the marsh warbler. The higher wooded areas are home to woodpeckers, birds of prey such as buzzards and hobby, and various species of small songbirds. A relative newcomer is the ring-necked parakeet, an exotic species that competes for nesting holes with native breeding birds such as nuthatches and woodpeckers. The forest has been managed by Natuurpunt since 2003 and is part of the "Green Corridor" project with which the province of Flemish Brabant wants to work on nature restoration and nature connectivity in the northwest of the province.

This beautiful waterfront building was built around 1515 by a Brussels alderman. It is a square building with square corner towers and a pear-shaped roof, surrounded by protective ponds. The castle has been completely restored and serves as a municipal cultural center. In the castle park there are a few interesting outbuildings such as the former coach house from 1731, now a cozy tavern and a garden pavilion with a stair tower.

The castle park itself is forbidden for cyclists. There are bicycle sheds at the entrance.

This beautiful waterfront building was built around 1515 by a Brussels alderman. It is a square building with square corner towers and a pear-shaped roof, surrounded by protective ponds. The castle has been completely restored and serves as a municipal cultural center. In the castle park there are a few interesting outbuildings such as the former coach house from 1731, now a cozy tavern and a garden pavilion with a stair tower.

Can be visited from June to September, Coloma Park Domain This park is known for its beautiful castle and rose garden of absolute world class. More than 3,000 different rose varieties from all continents grow here. The 15 hectare domain of Coloma is also wonderful for walking and strolling. The direct descendants of the ancient roses grow here and the park is the largest rose garden in Europe

Path along the castle

The large pond in the Kravaalbos forest is a remnant of a historic quarry. As early as the 12th century, a closed farmstead, once used for stone quarrying, stood on the site of Hof te Putte. Hof te Putte and Putstraat clearly refer to the quarries. The forest also owes its name to them. Kravaal comes from "car" and "vaal," meaning "stone" and "valley." (Kravaalbos Hiking Brochure)