Zicht op de Hatertse Vennen in de herfst
De wandelaars lopen in de ochtend langs de Hatertse Vennen aan de linkerkant
De Hatertse Vennen bij Nijmegen
De mooie Hatertse Vennen in de herfst
Hatertse Vennen

Hatertse Vennen - Overasselt

N 51.784330300753 / E 5.8009077862847

The Nijmegen Four Days Marches is known for its big parties and many supporters. In a few places, however, peace reigns and participants merge into the splendour of nature. The Hatertse Vennen is one of these.

The Hatertse Vennen forms the calm before the storm. During the second and fourth day, the runners pass the vast nature reserve. On day two they do so to the west, on day four more to the east. These are two moments when the crowds have disappeared and peace reigns. The fens are at the beginning of the long stages. Many hikers enjoy the natural beauty here, often still in good spirits.

The many drifting sands in the area were blown here some 11,000 years ago. The area was therefore used, in the nineteenth century, for sand extraction for railway lines and dykes . The small lakes were created because the many plant remains in the soil prevented the water from sinking from the excavations. After this, it was left alone, so nature once again took control of the fens and forests.

Today, the nature reserve is a mix of small ponds, marshes and forests. In the mornings, the low-hanging sun brings an orange glow over the bushes and water, creating a beautiful light effect. Those who look closely can spot wild birds such as the hawk, the apple finch and the green woodpecker.

Zicht op de Hatertse Vennen in de herfst
De wandelaars lopen in de ochtend langs de Hatertse Vennen aan de linkerkant
De Hatertse Vennen bij Nijmegen
De mooie Hatertse Vennen in de herfst

Hatertse Vennen
Sint Walrickweg
6611 KG Overasselt

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