Beautiful nature reserve. Great for runners and walkers. Some parts of the trail prohibit cycling.

I love walking here (since 2014), there is so much to see and experience. Today my four year old boy, "I want to always come here", I asked him why, he said to watch the frogs; they were floating on water to bask 😊

A green oasis of 543 acres (220 hectares) ideal for a stroll and birdwatching. This is of the most bird populated nature domains in Flandres. It's located only 3 kilometers from the city center and easily accessible by car or public transport. Follow the main walking path and it will lead you around the central marshes and some ponds along the way. This route will take you 2 to 3 hours to complete including bench stops along the way. A cafeteria and restroom are located at the main entrance. Guided tours are available: check the website for dates and times of departure.

It is a simple location, no loads of flowers everywhere, no fountains or lush green grass you are not allowed to sit on. Their multiple types of tracks, those accessible to all, those which are little more off the beaten track. You can take your dog on the normal track only, which we took. It took us a couple of hours to go around and there are many species of birds to spot threw the vegetation as well as some horses and cows. It was great to be in nature, recharge with a nice walk before hitting the city of Gent. Why the missing star? Well I did not see any signs for the toilet so I don’t know if there are any. I presume not. I would recommend it, to connect with nature and help you relax.

Incredible place to go with your family, specially with kids. Even on winter you can go for a walk in the woods. My son loves the chain bridge. I'm not rating it as 5 stars because there is not so many places where you can ride your bike.

(Translated by Google) Very nice piece of nature for walking, just a pity that there is nowhere on the paths a waste bin. (Original) Zeer mooi stukje natuur om te wandelen, enkel jammer dat er nergens op de paden een vuilbak staat.

Excellent piece of nature in Gent, understandably crowded on a sunny Sunday. Nice walk of approximately 5km with unfortunately a noisy part of the way next to the highway.

NICE PLACE FOR A WALK but honestly no much animal and inspects we found.😊😊😊😊 Convenient bus connection if u will visit the place from Gent city center just take the bus 3 from korenmarkt bus station perron 3.

Very beautiful, sadly we walked there during a thunderstorm.

Here is a plain that is rich in natural resources. There are many small ponds and canals that house many waterfowl including wild ducks, wild geese, teals, and swans. Most of the area is open grassland and has a very good atmosphere. Wild birds can be seen in the distance. Around the area, there are small paths that converge to the starting point which makes it very pleasant for hiking or jogging. In the areas where there are interesting plants or creatures, there are labels and descriptions that are written in Dutch to describe them. If you are a nature lover, this place is what you are looking for because it is very beautiful and safe to visit. In my opinion, the unfortunate thing is that there are few trees and almost no big trees. personal advice 1. Bring binoculars for waterfowl viewing. 2. In spring and summer are the most beautiful times to visit here. 3. The walking path is not complicated, so don't be afraid to get lost.

Amazing park surrounded by the city of Gent. It offers different exciting views all year. You can choose between different rounds that are mostly wheelchair accessible. Different observation huts offer amazing views. There is also a nature-center where you can follow workshops, buy books and even have a coffee or a nice snack! Totally worth it.

Biggest nature reserve in Gent. Excellent place to watch birds among other animals. Ideal for a picnic or running.

(Translated by Google) Nice area, well maintained trails. Some noise from the highway that comes along. (Original) Mooi gebied, goed onderhouden paden. Wel wat geluid van de snelweg die er langs komt.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful wetland. Some hiking trails are dyke-like and therefore higher. Others are low-lying trails, as you would expect in a wetland, not dry. Limited number of benches to rest or to eat something from the sandwich box. In addition to bird sounds, the Ringweg4 can be heard. Have also heard a drone. Even in the winter months many walkers and joggers. Some trails quite muddy. Sturdy waterproof shoes recommended. Very busy on Saturday and Sunday afternoons! (Original) Schitterend wetland. Sommige wandelpaden zijn dijkachtig en dus hoger gelegen. Andere zijn laag gelegen wandelwegen, zoals je mag verwachten in een een wetland, niet droog. Beperkt aantal bankjes om even te rusten of iets te eten uit de boterhamdoos. Behalve vogelgeluiden is de Ringweg4 te horen. Heb er ook wel eens een drone gehoord. Zelfs in de wintermaanden veel wandelaars en joggers. Sommige paden nogal modderig. Stevige waterdichte schoenen aanbevolen. Zeer druk op zaterdag_ en zondagmiddag!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful nature reserve for walking on the outskirts of Ghent. A bit of a shame about the noise from the R4 in the background. In wet weather, provide shoes that can get wet and dirty. Don't forget the binoculars to watch the birds from the viewing huts. (Original) Mooi natuurgebied om te wandelen aan de rand van Gent. Beetje jammer van het lawaai van de R4 op de achtergrond. Bij nat weer schoenen voorzien die nat en vuil mogen worden. Vergeet de verrekijker niet om naar de vogels te kijken vanuit de kijkhutten.

(Translated by Google) Nice and quiet area for walking. Big plus is that the toilets of the visitor center were open 😁 (Original) Mooi en rustig gebied om te wandelen. Groot pluspunt is dat de toiletten van het bezoekerscentrum open waren 😁

(Translated by Google) I would have given 5 stars but because of the people who come there it is worth 2 more. In these times a mass of people, too empty to move aside, you comment on it, they laugh about it, ... Many people now cannot do anything else, all understanding, but for me it is the only thing I CAN do . Taking some account of your fellow man who, like me, can belong to the risk group does not cost any money. (Original) Ik had 5 sterren gegeven maar door de mensen die er komen zijn het er nog 2 waard. In deze tijden een massa volk, te leeg om opzij te gaan, geeft ge er een opmerking over lachen ze er mee,... Veel mensen kunnen nu niets anders doen, alle begrip, maar voor mij is het het enige wat ik MAG doen. Beetje rekening houden met uw medemens die, zoals mij, tot de risicogroep kan behoren kost geen geld.

Nice walk, not strenuous. Some decent views. Easily accessible from anywhere in and around Ghent

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful but was a bit busy (Original) Heel mooi maar was wel een beetje druk

(Translated by Google) Pleasant walking area. Bit busy due to covid but there is plenty of room (Original) Aangenaam wandelgebied. Beetje druk door covid maar er is ruimte genoeg

Very nice walking area It looks well managed and is accessable easily by public transport It has plethora or benches and path ways for both runners, hikers, families and older people If you like birding, it's a great place for it not far from city center There are 3 bird huts and of course if you wanna see a good amount of species without disturbance, early hours are the key Very recommendable if you visit Gent and want some nice nature walk within the city parameters

It's a natural🌄🌳🏞️ reserve on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Ghent.🌁 It covers 230 hectares. It mostly consists of wet, often flooded, meadows interspersed with ditches and canals, and is an important wintering area for water birds🦆🦉🕊️🦢. Good 👍 place for: walking around.🏃🏃‍♀️ Jogging. Picnic🥧🥨 🧺. Play with children. 👨‍👦‍👦Meditation🧘🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Enjoy the nature!🏞️🦆

(Translated by Google) Mother nature always blissful ... T. (Original) Moeder natuur altijd zalig ... T.

(Translated by Google) Super nice, a pity that there is a lot of waste in some places :( but otherwise super nice !! (Original) Super mooi, wel jammer dat er op sommige plaatsten veel afval ligt :( maar verder super mooi!!

(Translated by Google) good hiking trail (Original) goed wandelpad

Als bewoner van gent een prachtige plaats om even tot rust te komen en een frisse neus op te halen.

Very beautiful. The only thing that prevented me to give it 5 stars is the noise that you can hear from a nearby highway.

I love this place to have a nice walk or running around 5km. For the bird lovers you will find a nice spot to watch or take pictures.

Incredibly fascinating natural reserve.

One of my favorite park, when I have stress I usually go there. Many girls 🤱👩‍🦰come here and I always trying to find one as a girlfriend but I can't find it. I think 🤔I born single and I will die single.😭😭 I don't know what I have to do.

Nice quiet place to walk through.

Nature never bores

Very nice fresh nature . My dog love it

Nice place to go for a walk and tea. Pretty much only one 5k loop.

One of the best places around Ghent for a walk of around 5K.

Large, well maintained wetlands with good bird spotting opportunities. Cafeteria at one of the entrances. A typical round trip is 1-2.5h

Beautiful nature reserve, situated near the city. You can do bird watching here.

Nice hike close to the city. Just background noice from the highway.

Nice place for make pictures and comming to yourself

Nice place for family outing jogging running and birdwatching

I want to have a house in this place someday.... fantastic place. It’s a must you visit this place

(Translated by Google) Nice place in the city for walking in nature. (Original) Mooie plek in de stad om te wandelen in de natuur.

(Translated by Google) Spotted rare birds (Original) Zeldzame vogels gespot

(Translated by Google) Nice walk (Original) Mooie wandeling

(Translated by Google) Beautiful in every season. Lots of birds. Only native vegetation. During corona period way too busy on weekends, but ok on weekdays. Paths much improved. There is only one option: walk all the way around. Toilet and "shop" open on weekends and Wednesday afternoons. (Original) In elk seizoen mooi. Veel vogels. Enkel inheemse begroeiing. Tijdens coronaperiode veel te druk tijdens het weekend, maar ok op weekdagen. Paadjes veel verbeterd. Er is wel maar 1 mogelijkheid: helemaal rondwandelen. Toilet en "winkel" open in weekend en woensdagnamiddag.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful nature reserve near the center of Ghent (Original) Mooi natuurgebied vlak bij centrum gent

(Translated by Google) Great nature reserve! It is a pity that there is no open field for dogs in the area, but otherwise nothing to criticize. (Original) Tof natuurgebied! Jammer dat er geen losloopweide is voor honden in het gebied maar voor de rest niets op aan te merken.

(Translated by Google) Nice nature reserve (Original) Mooi natuurgebied

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful in the snow. (Original) Heel mooi in de sneeuw.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful piece of nature with various bird species and water features. (Original) Mooi stukje natuur met diverse vogelsoorten en waterpartijen.

(Translated by Google) It is perfect for a short hike. Very clean and pretty. Inside there is a small shop where you can buy a gift and drink a coffee. (Original) Es perfecto para una caminata corta. Muy limpio y bonito. Al interior hay una pequeña tienda en donde adquirir algún regalo y beber un café.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful piece of nature in Ghent (Original) Mooi stukje natuur in het Gentse

(Translated by Google) Nice nature reserve for walking. Very busy during the weekend (Original) Mooi natuurreservaat om te wandelen. Wel erg druk tijdens het weekend

(Translated by Google) Nice walking area close to the outskirts of the city, ideal for relaxing and spotting birds. There is ample parking at the main entrance and there are several walking routes and a barefoot path for the children. There is also a viewing hut where you can observe the birds, there are also information boards with which birds can sit there. (Original) Mooi wandelgebied dicht tegen de stadsrand, ideaal om tot rust te komen en vogels te spotten. Er is een ruime parking aan de hoofdingang en er zijn verschillende wandelroutes en een blote voeten pad voor de kinderen. Er is ook een kijkhut waar je de vogels kan observeren, er zijn ook infoborden met welke vogels er kunnen zitten.

(Translated by Google) Relax! (Original) Zalig vertoeven!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, just a shame about litter. But also nowhere seen garbage cans (Original) Mooi alleen jammer van zwerfvuil. Maar ook nergens vuilnisbakken gezien

(Translated by Google) Pleasant place to stroll. (Original) Aangename plek om te wandelen.

(Translated by Google) Pleasant nature walks and bird watching. (Original) Aangenaam wandelen in de natuur en vogels spotten.

(Translated by Google) A true paradise for the birds (Original) Een waar paradijs voor de vogels

(Translated by Google) Nice area but a lot of background noise. (Original) Mooi gebied maar veel achtergrondlawaai.

(Translated by Google) Typical Ghent, go to the website of this nature reserve, and what do you discover? that it is certainly not in Dutch, Why should we follow the Flemish language legislation and have respect for your own native population and language ..... (Original) Typisch gent, ga naar website van dit natuurgebied, en wat ontdek je? dat het zeker niet in het nederlands staat, Waarom zouden we de vlaamse taalwetgeving volgen en respect hebben voor je eigen inheemse bevolking en taal.....