Sarsven en De Banen

Limburg > Netherlands

A natural pond complex that has never been drained or reclaimed. It is a Natura 2000 area where, among others, Gråhegre and Skjestork breed.

Added* by Wim de Koning Gans
Most recent update 9 august 2025

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Description

Sarsven and De Banen are part of the Peelvennen, a chain of shallow lakes and wetlands with high ecological value. From a sometimes windy hide you have a beautiful view, especially in the morning, over a large pool and on either side mudflats where in May 2025 a Vipe with four chicks could be observed. Skjestork can also be seen close to the hide as well as Gulerle. Good place for various species of herons and ducks.

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Nederlands: Sarsven en De Banen is een vencomplex dat nooit ontwaterd en ontgonnen is. Het is een Natura 2000-gebied waar o.m. Gråhegre en Skjestork broeden. Vanuit een soms wat winderige hut heb je vooral 's ochtends een mooi uitzicht over een grote plas en aan weerszijden slikken waar in mei 2025 een Vipe met vier jongen zat. Skjestork is ook vlakbij de hut te zien evenals Gulerle. Goede plek voor diverse reiger- en eendensoorten.

Details

Access

Sarsven and De Banen are located just southeast of the village of Nederweert-Eind. Parking is available on the Banendijk. Press P on the map for directions to a parking lot. From there you can walk to the De Banen hide and the Sarsven lookout tower.

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Nederlands: Sarsven en De Banen ligt net ten zuidoosten van het dorp Nederweert-Eind. Parkeren is mogelijk op de Banendijk. Druk op P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving naar een parkeerplaats. Vanaf daar kun je lopend naar de kijkhut van De Banen en de uitkijktoren van het Sarsven.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

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

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Egretthegre
(Ardea alba)

2. Skjestork
(Platalea leucorodia)

3. Kuhegre
(Ardea ibis / Ardea coromanda)

4. Silkehegre
(Egretta garzetta)

5. Natthegre
(Nycticorax nycticorax)

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