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Wijffelterbroek

Limburg  >  Netherlands

Old border marsh located on the Belgian and Dutch border. The Wijffelterbroek is part of the Kempen-Broek Cross-Border Park.

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Most recent update 31 maj 2024

Description

The Wijffelterbroek, together with the Smeetshof nature reserve in Belgium (also described on Birdingplaces), is one large cross-border nature reserve. In recent years, the old border marsh has been restored, rehydrated and connected. The marsh area is surrounded by wet meadows. In this way, the species-rich grazed and wet nature was restored. Because the area has become much more humid again, many birds have returned. Breeding birds include Grlica, Vuga, Lastavičar, Vodomar, Siva grmuša, Trstenjak mlakar, Cvrčić tršćar, Barska strnadica and Trstenjak crvrkutić.

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Nederlands: Het Wijffelterbroek is samen met het in België gelegen natuurgebied Smeetshof één groot grensoverschrijdend natuurgebied. Het is onderdeel van Grenspark Kempen-Broek. De afgelopen jaren is het oude grensmoeras hersteld, vernat en aan elkaar verbonden. Het moerasgebied wordt omringd door vochtige weilanden. Zo werd de soortenrijke begraasde en natte natuur teruggebracht. Doordat het gebied weer veel vochtiger is geworden, zijn er ook weer veel vogels teruggekeerd. Broedvogels zijn onder meer Grlica, Vuga, Lastavičar, Vodomar, Siva grmuša, Trstenjak mlakar, Cvrčić tršćar, Barska strnadica en Trstenjak crvrkutić.

Details

Access

The Wijffelterbroek is located on the border between the towns of Altweerterheide and Bocholt. Parking is available at Parking 5 Nieuw Vosseven (Lochtstraat 28) in Stramproy. Click on the P in the map for directions. The Wijffelterbroek is easily accessible via a network of roads and hiking trails. In a number of areas it is indicated at the entrance that they are freely accessible. Keep a distance of at least 25 meters from the large grazers in the nature reserves. When it is very wet, some trails may be impassable or closed. The walking route indicated on the map is approximately 7 km.

In any case, wear good waterproof shoes and in very wet periods, boots are recommended. And make sure you always have mosquito repellent on hand.

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Nederlands: Het Wijffelterbroek ligt op de grens tussen Altweerterheide en Bocholt. Parkeren kan op Parking 5 Nieuw Vosseven (Lochtstraat 28) in Stramproy. Klik op de P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving. Het Wijffelterbroek is goed toegankelijk via een netwerk van wegen en wandelpaden. In een aantal gebieden is bij de ingang aangegeven dat ze vrij toegankelijk zijn. Houdt wel minimaal 25 meter afstand tot de grote grazers in de natuurgebieden. Als het heel nat is, kunnen sommige paden onbegaanbaar of afgesloten zijn. De wandelroute die op de kaart is aangegeven is ongeveer 7 km en loopt ook deels door het Belgische natuurgebied Smeetshof.

Trek hoe dan ook goede waterdichte schoenen aan en in zeer natte periodes zijn laarzen aan te bevelen. En zorg dat je altijd muggenwerend spul bij de hand hebt.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Dunes , Reedbeds , Forest , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Place to stay

Vosseven Nature Park

Kempen-Broek  >  Netherlands

Vosseven Nature Park in Stramproy is ideally located for bird watching in the cross-border nature park of Kempen-Broek. Immersed in nature Vosseven is a perfect base for exploring the beautiful wetlands, fields and forests of this bird-rich nature park on the border of Belgium and The Netherlands. Especially since Kempen-Broek has been restored to it's former glory many rare birds can be observed. Quote from a birder that stayed recently in Vosseven Nature Park “We visited many of the bird areas in the Kempen-Broek that are described on Birdingplaces. Most of them we could easily reach on foot or by bike from Vosseven Nature Park, it's all quite close. Beautiful sites like Wijffelterbroek, Smeetshof, Kettingdijk, Tungelerwallen, Laurabossen and the outstanding De Luysen - Mariahof. We saw many special birds such as Golden Oriole, Great Bittern, Little Bittern, Kingfisher, Hobby, European Turtle Dove, Spoonbill and Red-backed Shrike and lots of other bird species.”

Offer

Vosseven Nature Park has several bungalows for 2 to 6 people. On www.natuurparkvosseven.nl you can see which bungalows are available and you can make a booking directly.

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