Doode Bemde, Nature reserve in Oud-Heverlee and Huldenberg, Belgium.

Doode Bemde is a nature reserve along the Dijle River with over 200 hectares of meadows, wet woodlands, reed beds, and ponds. The area includes walking paths and viewing facilities for visitors interested in exploring these different habitats.

The name Doode Bemde comes from the Dutch words for "dead" and "meadow", meaning grassland unfit for farming. The reserve lies in the Dijle valley south of Leuven and is protected as part of the Natura 2000 area "Valleien van de Dijle, Laan en IJse" (BE2400011). It is managed by Natuurpunt and the Vrienden van Heverleebos en Meerdaalwoud.

The name Doode Bemde means "unusable grasslands": dood refers to land unfit for farming and a bemde is a wet meadow. Two marked loops cross the reserve, a southern one with red arrows and a northern one with blue arrows, and a wooden boardwalk (knuppelpad) carries walkers over the wettest ground. Two bird hides stand at the Langerode pond and the Kliniekvijvers.

Parking areas are available near access points and sturdy footwear is recommended due to muddy conditions, especially after rainfall. The paths are well-marked, but proper shoes help ensure safe walking.

Beavers have returned to the area and naturally transform the landscape through their dam building. Their work naturally supports water retention and flood control in the reserve.