Beschreibung
De Maten is one of the oldest nature reserves in Flanders. The damming of the Stiemerbeek, centuries ago, created long chains of ponds in the stream valleys that were used to breed fish for consumption. The area, which is 536 hectares in size, is protected as a Natura 2000 area. The large reed fields are an ideal residence for reed and marsh birds like Blaukehlchen, Rohrammer and Teichrohrsänger. Many birds breed here. For example Reiherente and Löffelente. With a bit of luck you can see or hear Rohrdommel. For the migratory birds, the reserve is an important stopping place to regain strength on their journey south or north.
Details
Zugang
De Maten is located between Genk and Hasselt. By car. Parking lots around the area in Genk and Diepenbeek. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. Public transport: Genk: train, De Lijn: G5 Genk Station - Termien.
Terrain und Habitat
See , Grasland, Wiesen , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Schilfflächen , Moor/Heideland , WaldBedingungen
FlachRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Herbstzug , Frühjahr , Sommer , HerbstRoute
asphaltierte Straße , unbefestigte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
Trails are pointed out with different indications for each distance depending between 1,2 km and 10 km. The route you see on the map is 10 km.


