Hohes Venn

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Hohes Venn is a high-altitude peat bog and nature reserve on the border of Belgium and Germany, known for its unique moorland landscapes and rich biodiversity.

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Hohes Venn canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Natura 2000 site
Ramsar site
nature reserve
peat bog
protected area
upland moor
area approximately 4,500 hectares
approximately 45 square kilometres
biodiversityFeature rare bird species
rare plant species
specialized peatland fauna
climate cool oceanic climate
high precipitation
contains boardwalk trails
coniferous forests
heathlands
peatlands
wet meadows
country Belgium
Germany
drainage Rur river basin
linked to: Rur River basin

Warche river basin
elevation 694 metres
about 2,277 feet
hasConservationStatus strictly protected core zones
highestPoint Signal de Botrange
knownFor blanket bogs
high-altitude peat bogs
moorland landscapes
raised bogs
rich biodiversity
languageRegion French-speaking Belgium
German-speaking Community of Belgium
locatedIn Ardennes
linked to: Ardennes region

Eifel
linked to: Eifel Mountains

Liège Province
linked to: Province of Liège

North Rhine-Westphalia
Wallonia
locatedOnBorderOf Belgium
Germany
near Eupen
Monschau
partOf Ardennes Massif
linked to: Ardennes plateau

Eifel-Ardennes highlands
German-Belgian High Fens – Eifel Nature Park
Hohes Venn–Eifel Nature Park
protectedSince 20th century
tourismActivity cross-country skiing
hiking
nature observation

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High Fens officialName Hohes Venn
Hautes Fagnes nameInGerman Hohes Venn
Rhenish Massif includes Hohes Venn