The Sint-Maartensheide nature reserve in Bree
No sign of anything to do with Middle Earth in this place called Bree, but plenty of fresh air, great walks and lovely nature
Nature reserves
Rosdel nature reserve
Enjoy a few hours walking around this “oasis of tranquility” near Hoegaarden
Border Park De Zoom. Friendly cows, unfriendly mosquitoes
Located a short car ride from Antwerp (or 20 minutes by train from Antwerp to Heide station), the Border Park De Zoom extends over six… Read More »Border Park De Zoom. Friendly cows, unfriendly mosquitoes
Haachts Broek. Frogs, newts, tanks and bunkers
If you don’t mind a few muddy paths, this is an interesting wood to walk through
Mechels Broek, Mechelen
My previous post introduced you to an area (Mollendaal Forest) that is ideal for young children. However, I do not recommend Mechels Broek for young… Read More »Mechels Broek, Mechelen
Belgium’s National Park. 3 walks for the price of 1
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The Zwin nature reserve. Let the sea breeze blow away your anxieties
The Zwin nature reserve near Knokke-Heist is one of Flanders’ natural treasures. There are two ways to describe it. One is that it’s a 159-hectare… Read More »The Zwin nature reserve. Let the sea breeze blow away your anxieties
Heidebos near Moerbeke
Between the villages of Moerbeke and Wachtebeke, a few kilometres to the east of Sint-Niklaas, lies the Heidebos, a large nature reserve incorporating deciduous and coniferous forests as well as a vast expanse of heath land. Three signposted walks start from the car park on Fortstraat; all are ideal for young children.Read More »Heidebos near Moerbeke
Bourgoyen nature reserve, Gent
If your idea of a wild duck only extends to the mallards floating on the pond in your local park and greedily swallowing your stale… Read More »Bourgoyen nature reserve, Gent
Doode Bemde, Neerijse
The Doode Bemde nature reserve outside Neerijse is bordered by the Rivers Dijle and Ijse. It can be reached by the 344 bus from Brussels’… Read More »Doode Bemde, Neerijse
Wild orchids near Aarschot
I think orchids are wonderful. Not the huge ones stocked in florists, which seem to be more plastic than plant, but wild orchids. But, you… Read More »Wild orchids near Aarschot