IVN Nature Walk Pannenhoef

The peat was dried and transported as fuel over turf canals to Breda. The presence of peat does indicate that there were also ponds or wetlands thousands of years ago. Due to dense plant growth, they silted up and the layer of plant residues turned into peat.

In the 20th century, the area became heavily polluted and acidified, mainly due to over-fertilisation for agriculture and livestock farming. Some ponds were drained for agricultural land, and others drained naturally through excavation for widening and deepening the Bijloop, to promote stronger drainage.

Since the 1990s, Brabants Landschap has successfully worked on restoring natural values. Ponds have been excavated, farmland has been transformed into new nature, and clean water flows through the Bijloop. Many plant and animal species are recovering well. Many waterbirds and wetland birds feel at home here, and in the forests, songbirds, woodpeckers, and birds of prey thrive.

The wetland near the Lokkerven has been made accessible with a 100-metre-long boardwalk.

Registration is possible until the day of the walk.
After registration, you will receive information about the departure point.