주텐달 주변 최고의 교통량 없는 자전거 라이딩 코스

피터스하임 성과 요새는 피터스하임 영지의 본거지였습니다. 12세기 피터스하임 해자 성의 유적은 오랜 역사를 증언합니다. 성 유적에서 불과 지척 떨어진 곳에 있는 해자 성의 이전 부속 건물 자리에는 20세기 초에 현재의 신고전주의 양식으로 지어진 '팔라이스 피터스하임'이 있습니다.

테릴(폐석 더미) 사이를 자전거로 달리는 것, 또는 물 위를 자전거로 달리는 것으로도 알려진 이 프로젝트는 2024년 9월 대중에게 공개된 자전거 프로젝트입니다. 테르힐스 리조트 근처의 폐석 더미 사이 그로서 플라스(Grote Plas)를 가로지르는 폰툰 자전거/보행로입니다. 이는 이전에 자전거 천국 림뷔르흐(Limburg)에서 실현된 특별한 자전거 프로젝트들(보크라이크 도메인(Domain Bokrijk)의 물을 통과하는 자전거 타기, 주텐달 북쪽의 히스를 통과하는 자전거 타기, 보슬란트 국립공원(Nationaal Park Bosland)의 숲을 통과하는 자전거 타기 등)에 새로 추가된 것입니다.

하이킹은 Hoge Kempen 국립공원을 가로질러 당신을 데려갈 것입니다. 이 공원에서는 광활한 소나무 숲과 끝없는 황무지가 번갈아 나타납니다. 자전거 노드 550과 551 사이의 새로운 연결 덕분에 자연은 당신에게 접시 위에 제공됩니다. 당신은 700헥타르로 플랑드르에서 가장 큰 황무지 지역 중 하나인 메헬렌 황무지를 자전거로 타게 될 것입니다. 이 경로의 하이라이트는 의심할 여지 없이 거의 300미터 길이의 나무 다리로, 풍경에서 알아볼 수 있는 요소입니다. 다리에서는 자연 환경의 탁 트인 전망을 즐길 수 있습니다.

이 지역의 많은 수역 중 하나입니다. 이곳은 수상 스포츠를 위한 곳입니다.

A cycle path crosses the site. A magnificent setting! Add it to your itineraries.

The building itself is five hundred years old and carries an impressive history. It survived the Eighty Years' War, the Napoleonic era, and both World Wars, and was due for renovation.

it is a beautiful place to rest, eat and enjoy the birds on the water and views

The Kikbeek Source Valley is a unique nature reserve of approximately 120 hectares in the municipality of Maasmechelen. It is part of the Hoge Kempen National Park and situated in and around the former sand and gravel quarry from which the meandering Kikbeek stream originates. This landscape is characterized by alternating open heathlands, forests and marshlands, small ponds, and the source itself, which together form a rich ecological fabric where walking routes lead visitors past water, heathland, reed beds, and forests in an atmosphere of tranquility and natural diversity. The valley is situated on both sides of paths normally included in the network of walks, such as the green and blue loops of the Mechelse Heide, which start from the parking lot at Camping Kikmolen, for example, and loop through the area with views of ponds, heathland, and woodlands. This valley is ecologically valuable, and the combination of a former quarry, seepage zones, and wetlands creates habitats for numerous insects, birds, and plants typical of wet and semi-open nature. The area provides a window into the ancient geology and landscape history of this region, where nature has gradually recovered since the time of human use. However, the situation around the valley and its hiking trails has been in flux for years and is not always accessible as it once was. Due to a landslide in the Kikbeekbron valley, the area is officially closed to recreation, and the blue and green hiking trails that run through it have remained inaccessible to visitors for some time. Research by the Agency for Nature and Forests, in collaboration with geotechnical experts, has revealed that there are risks of further landslides and slope instability, making the valley unsafe to access for the time being, and recreational use has been temporarily suspended. Clear signs on site inform visitors that access is prohibited and that alternative routes outside the valley must be followed. This situation serves as a precautionary measure as long as the stability of the former quarry and surrounding areas is maintained. At the same time, larger nature restoration and water management projects are planned or underway in this area. The Agency for Nature and Forests is carrying out the Blue Deal project at the Kikbeek spring, one of the largest of its kind in Flanders. The goal is to restore the ecosystem of the original valley, strengthen wetlands, and retain more water in the area. This extensive intervention is linked to sustainable water management, biodiversity, and the long-term health of the area. Parts of the valley are temporarily closed to enable methodical implementation. Due to these circumstances, the hiking trails through the former quarry and along the Kikbeek spring are currently not open as you know them from previous hiking maps, and the green and blue loops, which were equally enjoyable for a walk around the pond and through the heathland, are not accessible to recreational users. Yet, for many nature lovers, including myself, the allure of this area is hard to resist. Despite the official closures and clearly indicated restrictions, I have walked past the signs and barriers precisely because the paths are still partially visible and because the sensory experience of the landscape remains very inviting. The story of my walk through the valley, even though it was technically prohibited by the managers, reveals the appeal of this landscape. The tranquil water features, the transition from open heathland to woodland, and the atmosphere of a hidden stream valley invite exploration even when restricted zones indicate it's not officially permitted. This personal touch contrasts the formal, protective management of vulnerable natural areas with the human tendency to seek out the peace and beauty of such places, even if that means straying slightly off the beaten track.