Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo - Leopoldspark

Vlaams Brabant > Belgium

Nature and recreational zone to the northwest from Leuven. There's a protected natural area rich in biodiversity.

Added* by Tony Van Mellaert
Most recent update 5 helmikuu 2025

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Description

The Provincial Domain Kessel-Lo has a big pond that is home to different types of ducks, nokikana, harmaahaikara, merimetso, pikku-uikku, kyhmyjoutsen and many more, which can be seen from the bird watching hide (see map). Also the kuningaskalastaja, different woodpeckers, etelänpuukiipijä andpähkinänakkeli reside in the area.

In winter time the Luhtakana can be found in the protected natural area called 'Lovenarenbroek'.

Details

Access

The Provincial Domain is located just northeast of the city of Leuven. There are different car parks and also a camper site. Press a P on the map for directions to a car park. The area can only be explored on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

https://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/en/visit-us/kessel-lo-provincial-domain/index.jsp

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. kuningaskalastaja
(Alcedo atthis)

2. käpytikka
(Dendrocopos major)

3. närhi
(Garrulus glandarius)

4. pähkinänakkeli
(Sitta europaea)

5. harmaahaikara
(Ardea cinerea)

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