De Zegge

De Zegge spans 120 hectares of marshy terrain with peatlands, hosting numerous plant species listed in the Flanders Red List inventory.

The Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp acquired ownership of this natural area in 1952, leading to its official recognition as a nature reserve in 1985.

The reserve maintains traditional agricultural practices through partnerships with local farmers who adapt their methods to preserve the wetland environment.

Visits to De Zegge require advance registration and occur exclusively through guided tours for groups of 15 or more people, lasting approximately 2.5 hours.

The reserve contains one of the few remaining populations of grass snakes in Flanders and serves as a nesting ground for the Eurasian bittern.

Location: Geel

Inception: 1985

GPS coordinates: 51.19775,4.93800

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:43