바를레-헤르토그 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This highlight has an incorrect name. Beekdal Noordermark is the correct name. The trail follows the meanders of the Noordermark. Waterproof footwear is recommended.

You'll come across a chapel everywhere along Flemish roads. Here in Zondereigensevelden, too, you can have a little date with Mary. AVE Hail Mary, a short stop is always welcome.

Het Moer is traditionally a swamp and the source of the Noordermark river. In the past, local residents extracted peat here. For centuries, Het Moer, with its layers of peat, provided fuel for fireplaces. To improve the extraction of this peat, the area was drained, but this is no longer the case. Now, a boardwalk runs through this beautiful nature reserve, ensuring you can enjoy an oasis of tranquility with dry feet in all seasons.

In this tangle of enclaves, efforts are being made to allow nature to develop more fully. And they're succeeding quite well.

The Bootjesven is one of the most famous and beautiful spots in Wortel-Kolonie 🌿. 📍What is the Bootjesven? • It is a natural fen, surrounded by pine forests and heathland, in the heart of the tranquility of the Colony. • The name refers to the "boats" of peat moss that float on the water, giving the surface a fairytale-like appearance. • The fen is a vulnerable nature reserve: special plants such as cotton grass and sundew grow there, and you often find dragonflies and waterfowl there. • It is part of the Merkske Valley, a European Natura 2000 protected area. 🌿 Experience for hikers and cyclists • The Bootjesven is located along several beautiful hiking trails that start from the De Klapekster Visitor Center. • It is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the peace and quiet and nature. • Because it is a sensitive area, walking on designated paths and not allowing dogs off the leash is important for the preservation of this unique natural environment.

From peat and turf, reclaimed by humans, these fens once began. From the thirteenth to the eighteenth century, the soil here was dug up. The peat, dried and ready for fuel, was removed, year after year. What remains is a rich and wet landscape, where every bird still had a place. In the marsh, the bird chorus resounds, different in every season, again and again. Winter, summer, autumn, or May, new guests sing freely.

Take a delicious break at Zus & Zo for a snack and/or drink at Zigraeck 5

Let your legs loose here..