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The Dotter is crossed by several hiking and cycleways, the hiking path "Den Dotter" starts at the Church of Aaigem. The path's distance is 10 km and at the district of
Gotegem, there is an old mill that can be visited. The steam follows an erratic course and has a lush flora of over 300 species of
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The management is primarily engaged in harvesting and replanting of trees, providing good drainage and mowing lawns with the ubiquitous
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It is a swampy, almost uninhabited area, with the central brook (beek) Molenbeek-Ter
Erpenbeek, named for its numerous mills (molens).
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plants. A paved road runs through the area to avoid visitor's getting wet feet when walking.
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