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Mangelbeekvallei

Limburg  >  Belgium

The Mangelbeek valley has varied landscapes and introduces you to the nature and history of the area.

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Most recent update 6 марта 2026
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Description

The Mangelbeek Valley is a nature reserve consisting of marshes, alder swamp forests, peaty birch forests, ponds, and reed beds. A route through the Mangelbeek Valley takes you through diverse landscapes. The wetland habitats attract numerous water and marsh birds. For example Бекас, Варакушка, Камышевка-барсучок, Тростниковая камышевка, Тростниковая овсянка, Обыкновенный осоед, Черноголовая гаичка, Черноголовый чекан and Серая цапля.

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Nederlands: De Mangelbeekvallei is een natuurgebied dat bestaat uit moerassen, elzenbroekbossen, venig berkenbos, waterplassen en rietland. Een tocht in de vallei van de Mangelbeek leidt je langs afwisselende landschappen. De natte leefgebieden trekken heel wat water- en moerasvogels aan. Denk aan Бекас, Варакушка, Камышевка-барсучок, Тростниковая камышевка, Тростниковая овсянка, Обыкновенный осоед, Черноголовая гаичка, Черноголовый чекан en Серая цапля.

Details

Access

The Mangelbeek Valley is located between Helchteren and Houthalen. The route shown on the map is approximately 5 km.

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Nederlands: De Mangelbeekvallei ligt tussen Helchteren en Houthalen. De route die is aangegeven op de kaart is ongeveer 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Hilly , 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 , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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