부테르셈‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 호수

Meldertbos는 사실 숲 그 이상으로, 숲, 습지(Mene 포함), 목초지가 있는 탁 트인 공간, 연못, 그리고 옛 성 정원의 잔재가 있는 자연 보호 구역입니다. 이른 봄에도 이곳이 난초를 찾기에 이상적인 장소가 될 수 있다는 것을 즉시 알 수 있습니다. Natuurpunt 웹사이트에서 읽을 수 있듯이 실제로 그렇습니다. 이곳의 주민 중에는 턱수염 도마뱀이 있습니다. 또한 붉은 술잔버섯도 이곳에서 발견될 수 있습니다. 다양한 나무 판자 길의 일부에서 수영장 잔해와 탈의실까지 포함한 성의 쇠락한 영광을 꼭 살펴보세요. 이 모든 지역은 실제로 문화유산 목록 사람들이 "잠자는 정원"이라고 묘사하는 것과 같습니다. 하지만 잠자는 것이 죽은 것을 의미하는 것은 아닙니다. Natuurpunt의 정보판에서 읽을 수 있듯이: "60년의 잠에서 깨어난 공원". 특히 학교 없는 날에 성의 바로 주변 지역과 결합해 보세요. 주목할 만한 나무가 충분히 있습니다. 정원 건축에 관심 있는 사람들에게도 이곳에는 탐험할 역사가 있습니다. Natuurpunt의 Meldertbos에 대해: https://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/meldertbos 숲과 영지에 대해 (정원 역사 및 주목할 만한 나무 목록 포함): https://inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/134188

The pond, which has been there for years, has a small wooden platform for those who are interested, and is located near the small bridge over the stream once you've descended the paths leading to the higher village center. You are now at the same altitude as the road to Aarschot and can walk around the pond, which is connected to the meadows by the path. The Rozendaalbeek is a tiny stream that rises just outside Tienen on the northwest side in two amphitheater-shaped slopes. After just a few hundred meters, the two separate branches meet and together form the Roosdaalbeek, which is indicated on maps as the "Vlietende beek" (Flying Brook). Typical of the Rozendaalbeekvallei nature reserve is its secluded location between the two parishes of Vissenaken. Yet, you hardly notice this as you walk through the valley. The wet grasslands furthest downstream between Metselstraat and Hymelinusstraat, which were purchased first, are the most visible. The other plots are less well-known because they offer less visibility. Source and much more at http://www.velpe-mene.be/tienen/rozendaalbeekvallei.htm

Where water and reeds feel connected...

The core of Horst Castle probably dates back to the 13th century and is characterised by a square keep. The keep probably belonged to the oldest core that was further expanded into a fortified castle in the 15th century. During the troubles under Maximilian of Austria in 1489, the castle of Horst was taken by the people of Leuven and set on fire. According to literary sources, only the keep, part of the entrance gate and a defensive wall remained standing. The residential and east wing were renovated and expanded in the 16th century. The round tower also dates from this period. The outer wall was provided with a rectangular bay window. The castle lost its military character and became more of a pleasant residential area with a view of the moat, the ponds and the inner courtyard. Brick construction with sandstone layers characterise these buildings. In 1587, however, the castle was set on fire again during the raids of the Geuzen. It was not until the beginning of the 17th century that restoration work began. It is difficult to deduce from the available sources to what extent this involved restoration or an embellishing conversion of the castle complex. Presumably nothing changed in the internal structure, but only after the structurally necessary repairs were the interiors completely refinished. Maria-Anna Van den Tympel had a new chapel built against the keep in the 17th century. At the beginning of the 19th century, the complex must have been damaged by plundering and neglect, and it is possible that it also suffered from plundering during the Brabant Revolution of 1830. Around 1850, the castle must have been habitable again, but the castle buildings only served as a farm. In the land registry, the site around the castle is called "De Notelaren Boomgaerd". Around that time, the most dilapidated part must have been demolished, namely the southern part and the superstructure of the gate. The rest of the complex was probably restored with reused demolition material and in traditional style. The castle was divided in 1880, with one part being registered as a school house. In 1897, a further division followed, with two plots being designated as houses. Several restoration campaigns followed in the 20th century. Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Horst Castle, https://id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/43619

Since December, there has been a spire on the castle again after the unstable spire was removed more than four years ago and could be viewed on a wooden platform in the pond. Now it is back. And the other works are also progressing quickly. More about the replaced spire on https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2024/12/10/torenspits-staat-weer-op-kasteel-van-horst-holsbeek/

beautiful pond, surrounded by willows and reeds

beautiful pond, surrounded by willows and reeds

You better be quick because in the meantime, in the context of a land consolidation, almost all the nice roads are being paved 😢. You can still respond to the Omgevingsloket from January 22 to February 20, 2025.