Go on a discovery journey through the mysterious High Fens.
In spring, you can admire the cotton grass here. Like little clouds on stems, the stalks gently sway back and forth in the wind. A little further on, occasional crooked, black trunks protrude from the moor landscape; they look like ghosts. Especially in fog, this gives you real goosebumps! But they are not ghosts, rather spruces that were burned in a large fire in 2011.
Take a look at the ponds along the way. Their water is completely black! This color comes from the abundant peat in the soil. You can learn more about peat on the nature trail in the Poleur Venn. On sunny days, the bog grass glows red-orange and creates a beautiful contrast with the dark water with its vibrant colors.
After about a third of the route, you will find a cross: the cross of the engaged couple. It tells a sad story that you can read on the nearby information board. Not far from the cross stands an old stone. This is a boundary stone. It previously marked the border between Belgium and Prussia. If you were a child from the 20th century, you and your family would now be in a completely different country!
After that, your hike leads you through birches, heather, and ferns. If you listen carefully, you can hear a little stream babbling here and there… Isn’t that lovely?
