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Lake Donkmeer in Overmere is more than just a picturesque expanse of water; it bears silent witness to centuries of labor and human perseverance. This area was once a vast peat bog, where peat—dried peat used as fuel—was dug by hand. This peat extraction shaped the landscape: deep pits formed where the peat was removed, and these later filled with water, creating Lake Donkmeer. On the lake's shore stands the bronze Peat Cutter Statue, a powerful tribute to the men who performed this work. Created by Michel Peleman, the statue depicts a peat cutter in action—bent over his work, wearing simple clothing and tools. It recalls a time when peat was the primary source of heating, and when workers performed hard manual labor day in and day out for meager wages. While they lived in simple huts around the lake, their bosses made fortunes from the peat trade.

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Donkmeer Lake in Berlare is one of the largest lakes in Flanders and forms the heart of a diverse nature and recreation area. Created from old peat extraction pits, the lake covers 86 hectares, approximately 30% of which is a protected nature reserve. The surrounding area offers a beautiful backdrop of the Scheldt River, with fields, forests, marshes, and a rich biodiversity. Donkmeer Lake is also a popular spot for birdwatchers, with numerous rare bird species inhabiting the water. Along the banks, you'll find charming restaurants and cafes, including restaurants renowned for their eel dishes.

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what a beautiful region, nature a volonté

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"Bunt" is a disused synonym for "moor grass", a grass species that mainly occurs on heathlands, along fens, in blue grasslands, forests on acidic sandy soils, low and raised bogs and in dune valleys.

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The Hamputten is, in addition to the Molsbroek, the Hagemeersen and the Molsbergen, one of the four sub-areas of the 122-hectare Groot Molsbroek, in which an alternation of marsh, forest, reed fields, grasslands, river dunes and open water creates a mosaic of landscape types. This combination forms the ideal habitat for many plants and animals, including the bittern, which finds an ideal habitat here where it can hunt mice, fish, frogs and insects. This rare bird is present in the area every year, especially during the winter. But it is also (based on planned works in the management plan) designated as a breeding bird. This heron has a yellow-brown plumage with a dark brown pattern and is thus perfectly camouflaged to hide between the reeds. Source: information board on site

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This statue of a peat cutter represents a profession from pre-modern times. In the 17th century, the demand for peat rose, which made the Donkmeer more important. This lake turned out to be one big peat pit. The work as a peat cutter was very intensive. Day in, day out, one had to do heavy manual labor for a meager wage. The bosses, on the other hand, did get rich from the peat that they sold for a lot of money. In contrast to the workers who lived in huts around the lake, the bosses could afford mansions. At that time, there was still no talk of good working conditions and quality work. (Standbeelden.be)

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Today Komoot was asked to change the name of this Highlight to Hennenput.

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If you like water while walking, this is the place for you...

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