Round Sonnisheide
Oudsbergen, Flanders, Belgium
Cycling route: 128204
Provided by: Groots Genieten
40.6 km
02:23 h
715 kcal
89 m
Description
Explore the Sonnisheide, an area between Helchteren and Opglabbeek that is one of the most important biodiversity areas in Flanders. You will find extensive heathland and shifting sand areas, but also large alder swamp forests, fens and poor grasslands. The stream valleys and surrounding plateaus have remained intact and the area is home to many birds that breed on the heaths and in the marshes, such as the golden plover and the dune pipit.
Migratory birds also know where to find the Kattenven and the Biezenven; the crane and hen harrier use the area as a stopping place. Nevertheless, the area is grassed, which has made it more difficult for the short-eared owl and black grouse, but they still occasionally show themselves. In the marshes you will find the bittern, the crake, the corncrake and the red-backed shrike, while the black woodpecker, the nightjar and the honey buzzard build their nests in the trees of the forests.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophovenbosstraat, 3660, Oudsbergen, Flanders, Belgium | 0.00 km | ||
33 | 33 (3670, Oudsbergen, Flanders, Belgium) | 3.80 km | |
4 | 4 (Heideveldstraat, 3670, Oudsbergen, Flanders, Belgium) | 8.76 km | |
77 | 77 (Lindebosstraat, 3990, Peer, Flanders, Belgium) | 15.62 km | |
76 | 76 (3530, Houthalen-Helchteren, Flanders, Belgium) | 16.14 km | |
538 | 538 (3530, Houthalen-Helchteren, Flanders, Belgium) | 21.00 km |
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