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The Sas'toren is a remnant of a historic lock complex that once played an important role in water management and shipping along the Nete in Duffel. The tower has both practical and symbolic value and is a reminder of Duffel's past as a waterway junction. Origin: The tower was built in the 16th or 17th century as part of a lock construction along the Nete. It was a crucial place for regulating water levels and supporting the local economy. Function: Lock operation: The tower was connected to locks that were used to regulate water levels, so that shipping and agriculture could be supported. Checkpoint: It was also a strategic place to collect tolls and monitor ships passing through the lock. Defensive function: In times of conflict, the tower offered protection and played a role in the defense of Duffel and the surrounding areas. Architecture Style: The Sas'toren is built of brick and has a robust and functional design that is typical for constructions with a water management function. Characteristics: Thick walls and narrow openings that made the tower defensible. A relatively simple but sustainable building style, focused on functionality. The Sas'toren Today Tourist value: The tower is a popular landmark for walkers, cyclists and history buffs exploring the region around the Nete. Heritage: It is a symbol of Duffel's industrial and maritime past and is part of the local heritage. Restoration: The tower has been restored over the years to preserve it as a historical monument and as a reminder of the time when waterways were the lifelines of Flanders.

Stone of the 7 glories

Sas 4 - with pancake boat 😋

Het Zwart Water is a nature reserve southwest of the town of Lichtaart, which is part of the Antwerp municipality of Kasterlee, located near Lavendelweg 1-3. The area is managed by the Agency for Nature and Forests. The area is located on the Kempense Heuvelrug and consists of a fen that used to be in a drifting sand and heathland area, but was largely forested with conifers during the 19th century. On the edge of the fen you will find bog myrtle thickets, willow swamp forest and poor grassland. There is a floating dome in the fen that forms a safe resting place for birds. The forest is gradually being transformed into more mixed forest. In addition, there are remnants of heathland.

Apparently the Kapucienenberg (highest dune) is one of the only two places in Flanders where rake wasps still live. Information on sign.

Definitely worth it. Perhaps a little busier than other sand dune areas due to the recreational facilities, but beautiful to see, here too. Very nice views with some nice forest slopes and those beautiful irregularly shaped trees that you expect in dune landscapes in this region. Very nice to start and end with.

Landscape De Liereman is the first official sanctuary in the Kempen. You can hear the regional, soothing sounds of nature. The landscape is a feast for the eyes with a mosaic of forests, grasslands, heaths and fens. Konik horses, Shetland ponies, sheep and Galloways graze among all that beauty. A plank path and viewing hut let you experience nature in all its glory.

Here you can see what the others describe so beautifully. ;-) https://youtu.be/osDLurO2OwM