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Barrages de l'Eau d'Heure

Hainaut  >  Belgium

Built in the seventies, this network of hydroelectric dams doubles as a popular tourist resort. In the winter, dozens of species of waterfowl can be found here.

Aggiunto* da Jeremy Jaegers
Ultimo aggiornamento 12 febbraio 2020

Descrizione

The artificial lakes produced by the dams cover a large superficy (several square kilometres). The entire area is surrounded by trails and there are many excellent vantage points looking over the various lakes. Furthermore, there are many parking areas, bicycle rentals, and several restaurants around the lakes.

The largest and deepest lake is the westernmost Plate Taille, which in the winter frequently harbours uncommon species such as the Svasso piccolo, Strolaga maggiore, Strolaga mezzana, or Orco marino. Hundreds of birds of more common species are present on the water at most hours of the day, such as Alzavola, Moretta, and Fischione.

The southernmost lake Falemprise is commonly occupied in the winter by Quattrocchi, Moriglione, and occasionnally small groups of Cigno selvatico.

The "middle" lake, l'Eau d'Heure proper, may have in addition to the above species stray individuals of the species Moretta grigia, Pesciaiola, Smergo maggiore or occasionally geese such as Oca selvatica and Oca lombardella.

The woods surrounding the entire area are also quite rich in species, including notably Lucherino, Ciuffolotto, Picchio rosso mezzano, and Picchio muratore.

The entire site is also replete with seagulls of various species and common waterfowl such as Germano reale, Moretta, Folaga, Canapiglia and Moretta.

Unfortunately because of the important disturbances by high tourism in the spring and summer, there is little to observe at those seasons.

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Accesso

It is a half hour drive from Charleroi, most notably through route de Philippeville and the N5. The entire site is surrounded by large paved paths that can be travelled on by foot or by bicycle, and numerous small parking areas allow travel by car between distant areas of the lake for easier observation.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Prateria/pascolo , Valle , Altopiano , Lago , Fiume , Terreni coltivati

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso , Terreno piano , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Inverno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelle , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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