바를-나소‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 호수

You can see the observations at this birdwatching hut at: https://vogelkijkhut.nl/view/201/

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.

Andreas Schotel made many etchings of the life and work of the North Brabant farmers and farm workers (wikipedia)

In the winter like now very wet. So you can easily paddle if you are unlucky. The fens are a bit bigger so to speak...

The Bootjesven is a fen that was created by extracting peat. Peat was extracted on a large scale in the entire Noorderkempen region between the middle of the 13th and the 18th century. Peat is dried peat that was dug from the marshy peat areas. The extracted peat was laid out to dry and then used as a raw material. This location is now a large body of water where it is wonderful to stay. You can cool off up to your knees and no further. Swimming is prohibited.

Don't forget your swimming trunks or swimsuit...

After a junction number there follows bathing girls...

A beautiful resting place in a beautiful natural setting. The food you bring with you tastes even better here and you can enjoy the nature and silence.😊 😀