Livierenbos, Nature reserve in Brakel and Flobecq, Belgium.
Livierenbos is a forest straddling Brakel and Flobecq with steep valley sides and deeply carved river gorges. The woodland is dominated by beech trees that form thick canopies and shape the overall landscape.
The name 'Bois de la Louvière' refers to a period when wolves inhabited this woodland until they vanished in the 17th century. Since then, the forest has evolved into a vital habitat along the border region.
The Kapel van Crépion and Chapelle Sainte-Anne stand within the woods as reminders of how faith shaped this region. These small shrines mark places where local people gathered to pray, reflecting beliefs that still echo through the forest today.
Multiple marked trails wind through the woodland, including the Tweebossenpad and Taalgrenswandelroute T6, offering options for different abilities. The paths are well signposted and take you through varied sections of the forest at your own pace.
A wolf was spotted here in 2017 for the first time in centuries, marking the surprising return of this species to the forest. This sighting revealed how the woodland ecosystem has recovered and transformed over the years.
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