Kempische Ridge

This elongated sand ridge stretches from Retie to Grobbendonk. The Kempen Ridge is a unique nature area in the Antwerp Kempen, known as the largest relief in the region. It is a remnant of land dunes that formed when the sea retreated. The ridge extends over 15 km and connects municipalities such as Retie, Kasterlee, Herentals, Lille, Vorselaar, and Grobbendonk. The area consists of coniferous forests, heathlands, ponds (such as Zwart Water and Snepkensvijver), parabolic dunes, and sunken roads. It has a rich biodiversity with rare plants such as heather, small sundew, and sphagnum moss. Large parts are protected at the European level and provide a habitat for various breeding and water birds.

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