Parc national de l’Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse, National park between Sambre and Meuse rivers, Belgium
The park stretches between the Sambre and Meuse rivers and contains a mix of dense woodlands, river gorges, and grasslands across its landscape. The terrain shifts between forested slopes and open valleys, with different soil types supporting distinct plant communities throughout the area.
The area gained protected status in the early 1990s to preserve its diverse natural features between the two rivers. This designation allowed traditional landscapes to survive while also safeguarding rare species that depend on this transition zone habitat.
The place is named after the two rivers that frame it, reflecting how local communities have always connected with this landscape. Visitors today explore the same valleys and forests that shaped the region's identity for generations, maintaining that bond through walking and observing nature.
The park is accessible via marked walking paths starting from several entry points near Couvin and Aublain. Signage along the trails helps visitors understand the different habitats and what to look for when exploring the landscape.
The area brings together three distinct natural regions - Fagne, Calestienne, and Ardenne - each with different soil types and growing conditions. This rare triple transition lets visitors experience the contrast between these ecological zones in a single visit.
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