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The Zwart Water – Birdwatching Spot at the Pond loop from Lichtaart

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The Zwart Water – Birdwatching Spot at the Pond loop from Lichtaart

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The Zwart Water – Birdwatching Spot at the Pond loop from Lichtaart

02:23

9.31km

40m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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562 m

Eekhoorntjespad (Squirrel Trail) – Witte Bergen, Kempense Heuvelrug

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An educational path for children between 3 and 8 years old. It is a path of about 1km where the smallest adventurers follow the wooden posts of Ed the squirrel.
There is free parking at the Witte Bergen

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2.65 km

Brasserie and Kempen Campsite

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Here you can enjoy a snack and a drink in a natural environment after the walk. A really nice ending.

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3.16 km

The Pit of Lichtaart

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A challenge for mountain bikers and also for hikers

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4.31 km

Sandy Heathland Trail

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heath under construction

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4.91 km

Information board Welcome to Snepkensvijver

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Always interesting to read. This nature reserve is managed by Natuurpunt.

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6.03 km

The Zwart Water

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Het Zwart Water consists of a fen with woods on the edge, gale thickets, willow breeches and lean grassland. In the middle of the water there is a floating platform that birds like to use to rest and build their nest. Long ago, Zwart Water and its surroundings were an open dune landscape where the wind had free play. Sand was blown away to a hard layer in the subsoil, after which it collected around it to form dune ridges. The hard layer did not let water through and thus gave rise to a pool. Peat, better known as peat, developed in this area, which gave the water a dark color. Hence the name "Black Water".

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