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De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

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De Leunen Marsh (Zelem Marsh)

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Location: Halen, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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August 12, 2023

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Natuurpunt arranged some old fish ponds that were located here in the stream valley in a more natural way. Behind it is a marshland, known as "De Leunen" and in old documents the "Marais de Zeelhem" (marsh of Zelem) where some ancient rare plant species grow. Source: info board. You will also find a rest and picnic bench here.

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June 26, 2024

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De Leunen is what remains of the once much larger and botanically very renowned Zelem swamp. It is now a valuable valley center with beautiful shrubs, swamps, swamp forests, ponds and colorful meadows. The Leunen marsh, also known as the "Marais de Zeelhem", was the favorite excursion site for botanists 100 years ago and even today it is home to characteristic flora, such as snake root, water hemlock, gale and many sedge species.

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August 23, 2021

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No shortage of water here...

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Halen, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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