周辺の天然記念物・トップ4

Beautiful green surroundings

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Beautiful forest where you can cycle.

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The Wijnendalebos near Torhout is a historical forest area that was part of the medieval Bos van Houthulst and has an area of approximately 280 hectares. The forest consists of oaks, beeches and alders, with a rich flora and more than 500 species of mushrooms. Part of the forest is accessible to the public with walking paths and an educational trail, while other parts are protected as a forest reserve. The area borders the Kasteel van Wijnendale and is protected as a Natura 2000 area because of its ecological value.

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The information board also warns the hiker about the “eternal hunter” who is said to roam here at night. According to legend, a farmer’s son preferred hunting to harvesting, so the farmer/father cursed him to an eternal hunt. Sometimes you can still hear the hunting horn or the calling of the dogs. I didn’t hear anything, but then again, I don’t normally walk through a forest at night. 😉

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The Wulvemote is still very recognizable in structure, even though nature has taken back much of what once was. When reading the information board, this mote (or motte) refers to a house (made of wood and loam) for a farming family and herd surrounded by a ditch. Another theory would see this mote as part of a protective belt of various motes. This protective belt would have functioned as a line of defense against the Norsemen. Little is known about the function(s) of motes and it will probably remain a mystery forever…

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This 181-hectare domain consists mainly of contiguous forest and its history is closely linked to Wijnendale Castle.

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The Fonteinbeek rises here. Although it is known that fish ponds were built in the Wijnendalebos, we can assume that this pond was built as a reservoir for the source of the Fonteinbeek, the Roopipe fountain. The Swal is a wet Koekelaarse lake. Due to its location, a lot of water comes off, but the water that seeps in also finds its way out horizontally because it hits an impenetrable layer of clay. Result: 7 springs, of which the Roopîjpfontein is one. Source: Willem Vandenameele

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Since 23-11-1998, the Roopipe Fountain has been protected as a monument because of its historical value. Since 09-11-2011 we can talk about architectural heritage. The source house of the Roopipe fountain is still easily recognizable by the red brick building with very neat masonry and the turret.

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