Description
The valley contains wetland areas, which periodically flood due to the regime in the river Dijle. It is a mosaic of small fields, poplar plantations and groves, pastures and meadows, rough and reed fields, ponds and canals. So you can see a lot of different birds.
Details
Access
It can be reached by the De Lijn bus from Leuven or Brussels. There are a few parking lots around the area. To explore the area you need to walk.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , River , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , SummerRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesLinks
- Recent bird sightings in the area on Waarnemingen.be
- Vrienden van Heverleebos en Meerdaalwoud: Doode Bemde
- Natuurstudiegroep Dijleland: Doode Bemde
- Doode Bemde, Neerijse
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