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道の脇の牧草地は、雨の多い時期には定期的に水浸しになるため、水鳥を観察するのに適した場所です。

nice quiet place, suitable for a short walk.

Kristoffelheem Ham cycling and conversation café. Lovely Christmas atmosphere, friendly service.

Beautiful quiet roads for touring

See, do and experience! No fewer than 250 different animal species, some hairier and noisier than others, all live in the exotic Antwerp Kempen. But a visit to Pakawi Park (formerly the Olmense Zoo) is much more than a day of watching animals. In Pakawi Park you will not only see with your own eyes how elephants take a mud bath on the African savannah. You will imagine yourself on an expedition when you quietly observe how wolves and bears live together from the footbridge between the treetops. And you will feel enchanted when the most colorful birds fly past right in front of you in an exotic plant garden. Pakawi Park not only wants to teach you how exotic animals live, but also wants to touch you, inspire you and grab you by the scruff of your neck. Come and take a look and experience it for real! Triggered? Click through to https://ontdekbalen.be/doen/uitstap/pakawi-park

Where recreation can be admired by walking around it...

The Sas'toren is a remnant of a historic lock complex that once played an important role in water management and shipping along the Nete in Duffel. The tower has both practical and symbolic value and is a reminder of Duffel's past as a waterway junction. Origin: The tower was built in the 16th or 17th century as part of a lock construction along the Nete. It was a crucial place for regulating water levels and supporting the local economy. Function: Lock operation: The tower was connected to locks that were used to regulate water levels, so that shipping and agriculture could be supported. Checkpoint: It was also a strategic place to collect tolls and monitor ships passing through the lock. Defensive function: In times of conflict, the tower offered protection and played a role in the defense of Duffel and the surrounding areas. Architecture Style: The Sas'toren is built of brick and has a robust and functional design that is typical for constructions with a water management function. Characteristics: Thick walls and narrow openings that made the tower defensible. A relatively simple but sustainable building style, focused on functionality. The Sas'toren Today Tourist value: The tower is a popular landmark for walkers, cyclists and history buffs exploring the region around the Nete. Heritage: It is a symbol of Duffel's industrial and maritime past and is part of the local heritage. Restoration: The tower has been restored over the years to preserve it as a historical monument and as a reminder of the time when waterways were the lifelines of Flanders.

quiet walking and lots of birds