ブリーの天然記念物・トップ20

The ideal time to enjoy beautiful colours is certainly the month of September when the heathers are in bloom.

Beautiful trails, many views

Beautiful paths, given the sensitive area do not go under the fence

The heathland on the Oudsbergduin is one of the most impressive, yet also most fragile, nature reserves in the Hoge Kempen National Park. This unique dune area, located between Oudsbergen (Opglabbeek) and Gruitrode, is no ordinary heathland: here you walk across a rare inland dune landscape that formed after the last ice age and is today one of the largest drifting sand complexes in Flanders. 🌬️ Landscape shaped by wind and time The Oudsberg formed thousands of years ago when meltwater and strong winds pushed sand from dried-up riverbeds into high dunes. Centuries of grazing and deforestation left the sand partially exposed, resulting in a dynamic landscape of: • undulating sand plains • vast purple heathlands • juniper bushes and sparse grasslands • pine forests on the edges The result is a remarkable panorama that is constantly changing under the influence of wind, seasons, and management.

Oudsberg, along with Solterheide and Donderslag, is part of a long dune belt. The area promotes itself as the "Dune Belt." The dune belt is a 3,000-hectare, diverse, and extensive heath and forest landscape.

It's nice to look at such old trees.

This sandy inland dune, which rises almost 90 meters above sea level, is home to unique dune vegetation. The reserve covers 223 hectares and includes beautiful heathlands, stately forests and butterfly-rich heathland grasslands. With dozens of kilometers of trails, you can experience top nature on the Oudsberg as a walker, cyclist or rider. Moreover, the area is still being worked on, so there is something new to experience with every visit.

This sandy inland dune, which rises almost 90 meters above sea level, is home to unique dune vegetation. The reserve covers 223 hectares and includes beautiful heathlands, stately forests and butterfly-rich heathland grasslands. With dozens of kilometers of trails, you can experience top nature on the Oudsberg as a walker, cyclist or rider. Moreover, the area is still being worked on, so there is something new to experience with every visit.