Zonhoven, heart of the Wijers

The western part of Zonhoven is a patchwork of countless ponds and streams. Here you are literally in the heart of De Wijers, the largest contiguous pond area in Flanders where unique bird and plant species live. On the lookout tower, in the middle of De Wijers, you get a fantastic view of this nature reserve. A little further on you can take a look behind the scenes of one of the fish farms. They are rightly considered the architects of De Wijers. But De Wijers in Zonhoven includes more than just ponds. The nature reserve'de Teut\\\', with its crystal clear fens, seems to have been plucked from a Provencal painting during the summer months due to the flowering heather. Discover the traces of the first visitors to Zonhoven here: prehistoric hunters and farmers. Zonhoven also has fun events and activities to offer, such as the weekly Sunday market or the Cyclocross World Cup. The Tourist Office will be happy to provide you with more information at the UiTpunt.