Natuurgebied 't Weegje, Waddinxveen

Natuurgebied 't Weegje is a nature and recreation area in Waddinxveen covering about 41 hectares of peatland landscape. The reserve includes open water bodies, meadows with pollard willows, reed beds, and walking trails that connect different parts of the site.

The area represents a preserved section of traditional Dutch peatland landscape found across the region between Waddinxveen and Gouda. This type of landscape developed over centuries through peat extraction activities and shows what these wetlands looked like before modern changes.

Local residents use this place year-round for walking, boating, and fishing as part of their daily routines. These everyday activities connect people to the wetland and make it a natural gathering spot for the community.

A bird observation screen is located on the north side of the water, providing good views for watching waterfowl and migrating birds in spring. The pathways are flat and easy to walk, making it accessible for anyone wanting to explore without strenuous activity.

Each spring, black-tailed godwits return from Africa and arrive here as one of their first stops on the journey home. This makes the site a special window into the seasonal movement of birds across continents.