Platwijers - Wijvenheide - green - 3,1 km
Hike through the beating heart of De Wijers. Step into the nature reserve De Platwijers and discover a world full of life! This short, yet enchanting hiking route takes you between the sparkling ponds and over narrow dikes.
Extensive description CloseThis short route is the perfect introduction to the nature reserve Platwijers: a true pond area! Along the way, you will be accompanied by hundreds of waterfowl, curious frogs, and graceful dragonflies that make this area a true nature paradise. Your adventure starts at the historic Paalsteen, a distinctive boundary marker that has connected Hasselt and Zonhoven for centuries. Let yourself be carried away by the rich story of this unique landscape, where you experience nature in its purest form.
Put on your hiking shoes and discover De Platwijers – a place where tranquility and nature come together!
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Platwijers - Wijvenheide - entry point Paalsteen
kruising Paalsteenstraat - Langvennestraat , 3511 Kuringen
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- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after a wet period
- Picnic bench(es) available along the way