Hildernisse Brabantse Wal Dynamo

The most striking feature of the landscape of the Brabantse Wal is the steep edge: an abrupt transition from the higher sandy soils to the lower sea clay polders. This steep edge meanders from Ossendrecht past Hoogerheide, Woensdrecht, Bergen op Zoom and Halsteren to Steenbergen. The steep edge has been classified as a geologically valuable area. The steep edge reaches heights of approximately 20 meters above sea level. This steep edge, also called a high edge and seam, was probably created by erosion by the Scheldt river and the sea. The higher sandy soils are mainly built-up and covered with forest and heath. The lower clay soils are mainly used for agriculture. There are also creek remains. At the foot of the Brabantse Wal near Bergen op Zoom lies the Markiezaatsmeer, a part of the Oosterschelde closed off by the Delta Works.