Zwart Water is an idyllic lake (or there are others around it) not far from Venlo. Easily accessible by car and bike and many opportunities to move around or just to linger.
The Zwart Water is a varied nature reserve around the Venkoelen, an old meander of the Meuse. It consists of wet and dry forest types, grassland and small remnants of heather. The area is characterized by the variety of soil types, the oldest of which are from the Permian.