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Gravière d'Hermalle

Liège  >  Belgium

Former gravel pit converted into a nature reserve. You can see ducks, grebes, herons and gulls. In the past Sjenica Mošnjarka has been spotted in the area.

Added* by Loiseau jean-Luc
Most recent update 14 ožujka 2022

Description

Gravière d'Hermalle is a former industrial area (gravel extraction) along the Albert Canal. The area was fully developed and dedicated to nature in 2012. The large body of water attracts many birds. There is a circular path around this small lake that allows everyone to explore the area, including people with reduced mobility. Among the birds you can see in the area are Mali Gnjurac, Ćubasti Gnjurac, Krunata Patka, Glavata Patka, Patka Kreketaljka, Veliki Vranac, Močvarna Strnadica and Vodomar.

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Français: Cette ancienne zone industrielle (extraction de gravier) a été entièrement aménagée et dédiée à la balade en pleine nature en 2012. Lieu de grand intérêt biologique, avec son grand plan d'eau qui fait la joie des oiseaux pour l'hivernage, ainsi que des amphibiens pour leur reproduction. Un cheminement circulaire autour de ce petit lac permet à tous, y compris aux personnes à mobilité réduite, de profiter du paysage.

Details

Access

Parking at the entrance to the site. Follow the signs for "Gravière Brocq" or click on the P in the map to get directions. The circular route around the lake is about 1,7 km long.

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Français: Hermalle sous Argenteau. Parking à l'entrée du site. Indications "Gravière Brocq".

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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