Dwingelderveld National Park, Heath and protected area in Drenthe, Netherlands
Dwingelderveld is a national park in Drenthe containing one of Western Europe's largest wet heathland areas, crossed by sand drifts and stream valleys. The landscape consists of different natural habitats that form a varied mosaic when viewed together.
The area was inhabited in prehistoric times, as shown by archaeological finds of burial mounds and ancient field patterns. These early traces reveal that people have used this landscape for thousands of years.
Two sheep flocks graze across the heathland as they have done for generations, keeping the landscape open and shaped as it appears today. You can see the animals moving through the terrain during your visit.
The park has marked walking and cycling trails that pass through different landscape sections with varying difficulty levels. Visitor centers help you plan your route and find your way as you explore the area.
The park contains numerous shallow depressions that formed from glacial melt ponds and harbor rare plant and butterfly species. These wet areas are the result of geological processes from the end of the last ice age.
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