Connecting water

Just above Diepenbeek you take a walk through some sub-areas of De Wijers, the Land of 1001 Ponds. Put on your waterproof hiking boots for a varied trip through the beautiful Belgian Limburg.

Demer Valley
You start the route at Junction 100 at sports and reaction domain Demerstrand. First you walk your legs over the path along the river De Demer. Further on you walk through De Dijken and the Patersbos. In these small nature reserves you will find plenty of variety between deciduous forest, flowery meadows and ponds. You will experience a refreshing silence here, ideal for a day of relaxation. You pass the former Plompaertmeulen: the building originally dates from 1775.

Dauteweyers
The route also takes you through De Dauteweyers, a landscape consisting of a mosaic of alder marsh forest, moist meadows and ponds. This nature reserve was created by the construction of fish ponds and the extraction of iron ore in the nineteenth century. There are up to 70 species of breeding birds and various amphibians, such as the great crested newt and the vulnerable tree frog. On the cozy terrace of cycling café Knooppunt 100 you can enjoy your walk with something tasty.