스티펠베르그 주변 최고의 반려견 동반 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

beautiful piece of water area near the Brakel lakes

next to the brakel lakes lies this small pond the time in October 25 when I was here it was almost dry

Bakelse plassen, I think, were created by dredging work. In the distance you can still see sand being extracted there.

This walk follows the Esperloop, a picturesque stream that winds its way through the Brabant landscape near Beek en Donk. The Esperloop is a tributary of the Aa River and is fed by springwater, keeping the water clear and vibrant. Along the banks, you'll find a small-scale and varied landscape with hedgerows, meadows, and old tree-lined avenues that create a secluded and intimate atmosphere. The area is known for its rich flora and fauna: the stream itself is home to small fish and insects, while butterflies, dragonflies, and songbirds can be seen in the surrounding grasslands and forest edges. In spring and summer, the banks often turn a beautiful green, and countless wild plants bloom. The route combines the tranquility of the stream valleys with beautiful views of open fields and farms. Its small scale gives this landscape a genuine and unspoiled feel, as if time passes more slowly here.

the forest ranger's house of stippelberg is beautifully maintained

nice place with water.

beautiful building.

Over the years, the Bakelse Plassen have become a rich bird area, both on the banks and on the water. Daubenton's bats also thrive here. And in the early morning hours, you might encounter deer coming to drink. For example, breeding waterfowl can be found here: grebes, little grebes, mute swans, greylag geese, mallards, tufted ducks, gadwalls, little ringed plovers, moorhens, and coots. In 2019, 269 sand martins were counted, and last year, 229 sand martins were counted. Many bird species have also found their breeding grounds and habitats on the banks and the adjacent golf course. Some of the breeding species found here include: the green, black, lesser spotted and great spotted woodpecker, woodlark, barn swallows, tree pipit and meadow pipit, black redstart, stonechat, mockingbird, treecreeper, blackcap, greenfinches, goldfinches, linnet, yellowhammer and the beautiful bullfinch.