The best dog-friendly hikes and walks in Brakwaterschorren Langsheen De Schelde Ten Noorden Van Antwerpen

Rudi Devoght's artwork is an ode to the three villages, while the surrounding fountain refers to the nearby Scheldt River. The monument is 2.80 meters high and adds a special touch to the square. It was officially inaugurated on November 19, 2008. The structure consists of a fountain with three water jets, symbolizing the three polder villages. In the center of the fountain stands a young boy gazing into the distance. He looks toward the future alongside the stream. This boy represents Lillo. A sturdy man with tools toils in the heavy polder soil, symbolizing Berendrecht. A slender woman from Zandvliet and a lapwing represent the spirit of mobility. Just as the polder villages form a single whole, these three figures represent a harmonious family. Above these three figures stands a kind of dome made up of about forty old rakes. Residents were asked to bring old rakes, rakes, and axes. Rudi Devoght's use of old, reclaimed materials makes each artwork unique and exudes a sense of dimension. Source: https://standbeelden.be/standbeeld/1656

very nice walk, great for us and the dogs

The Ruige Heide is one of the last remnants of a once extensive heathland between Berendrecht/Zandvliet and Putte/Kalmthout. The importance of the area is mainly due to its position on the transition polders-Kempen. It is an inhospitable area, as the name 'Ruige' Heide suggests. The area is particularly dry. The vegetation consists of typical vegetation for drifting dunes, dry heath, dry grassland on poor sandy soil and acidic oak-birch forest. Source: https://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/ruige-heide#over-dit-gebied

In the context of the fiftieth anniversary of the Berendrecht-Zandvliet-Lillo district, the Varkensmarkt was redesigned in 2008. Rudi Devoght created “Een vaste relatie bij de Schelde” to symbolize the three villages. The construction consists of a fountain with three water jets, which symbolize the three polder villages. In the middle of the fountain, a little boy is staring into the distance. He is looking next to the stream towards the future. That boy represents Lillo. A sturdy man with tools is struggling in the heavy polder soil and symbolizes Berendrecht. A slim Zandvliet woman and a lapwing represent the mobility. Just as the polder villages form one whole, these three figures represent a harmonious family. Above these three figures is a kind of dome consisting of forty old rakes. The residents were asked to bring old rakes, rakes and axes. The use of old, used materials makes each work of art by Rudi Devoght unique and radiates a dimension of work.

The tranquility and beautiful!

An extreme microclimate prevails on the open sandy areas of the inland dunes in the area; in summer, temperatures can rise to as much as 50° C in places. Only specialists such as silver grass, sand sedge or spring sparkler can survive here. These pioneer plants consolidate the sand and prepare the subsoil for subsequent species.

A few small fens next to each other where the birds are singing. A quiet place in the middle of the heath

Short stretch into and/or out of the forest and connected to the cycle path.