Lemelerberg — Attraction in Ommen

When you are close to the Lemelerberg dont forget to visit this wonderful piece of nature. Lovely place to walk around and enjoy the Dutch nature. Something about the Lemelerberg: The Lemelerberg is a lateral moraine that was created about 150,000 years ago when glaciers pushed sand and gravel in front of them. They left a hump 78 meters high in an otherwise flat environment. The soil of the Lemelerberg was too dry and too poor for the farmers to work, so it has always remained a piece of nature. Because the farmers let their sheep graze there, an extensive heathland has been created. Sand plains were created as a result of overgrazing. Coniferous trees were then planted to contain the...

Nice view from the top of the hill. The heather looks pretty, you can see lizards if you are lucky, there's also a wheelchair path and several routes for walking. There's a kiosk for snacks and drinks and in the weekend a...

Amazing landscape considering the average Dutch nature reserve. Concerning biodiversity, it is vast, so a real recommendation for any nature guy or girl. Especially during the warm days of spring, it is teaming with life. Just a...