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Stropersbos

Oost-Vlaanderen  >  Belgium

Beautiful forest area that is easy to reach and good for making relaxing walks. In the morning there is a chance of deer and a nice selection of birds.

Added* by Dieter van Osselaer
Most recent update 11 February 2022
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Description

The Stropersbos is a beautiful nature reserve with lanes, forests and open spaces with heather. Together with the adjacent green areas, the Stropersbos forms one of the largest forest and nature complexes in East Flanders. Variety of forests, open plains and dense undergrowth. You can see different kinds of forest birds and with a bit of luck also birds of prey. Birds you may encounter here include Great Spotted Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Crested Tit, Firecrest, Goldcrest, Wood Lark, Tree Pipit, Eurasian Goshawk, Sparrowhawk and if you are lucky Golden Oriole.

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Nederlands: Het Stropersbos is een mooi natuurgebied met dreven, elzenbroekbossen en open plekken met heide. Een prachtige bosomgeving die gemakkelijk te bereiken is en waar je tot rust kan komen. 's Morgens kans op reetjes en een mooi aanbod vogels. Samen met de aanpalende groengebieden vormt het Stropersbos één van de grootste bos- en natuurcomplexen in Oost-Vlaanderen. Afwisseling van bossen, open vlaktes en dichte ondergroei. Verschillende soorten bosvogels te zien en met wat geluk ook roofvogels. Vogels die je hier kan tegenkomen zijn onder meer Great Spotted Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Crested Tit, Firecrest, Goldcrest, Wood Lark, Tree Pipit, Eurasian Goshawk, Sparrowhawk en als je geluk hebt Golden Oriole.

Details

Access

Easy to reach via E34, several entrances with plenty of space to park. Click on the P in the map for directions to the parking lot. Easy to explore on foot as it is not very big. Some parts can also be explored by bicycle. The circular walk shown on the map is approximately 7 km long.

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Nederlands: Gemakkelijk te bereiken via E34, verschillende ingangen met genoeg plek om te parkeren. Klik op de P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving naar de parkeerplaats. Gemakkelijk te voet te verkennen want is niet zeer groot. Sommige delen kunnen ook met de fiets verkend worden. De rondwandeling die op de kaart is weergegeven is ongeveer 7 km lang.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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