The walk starts in the beautiful Reinaertpark and soon you reach the Damvalleimeer. This lake was created by the sand extraction that was necessary to build the E17 motorway. The route continues to De Bochten. De Bochten are a chain of peat pits that follow the historical course of the Scheldt. In the spring, the flower-rich meadows are in full bloom, with rare marsh plants such as the small valerian and various orchid species. This area is not freely accessible, but you walk along the edge in the direction of the E17. After crossing the E17, you arrive at the Meerskantpoelen. This area is characterized by pools and old peat pits that contribute to the biodiversity of the valley. A little further you come to De Hauw. De Hauw is one of the wilder parts of the Damvallei and is characterized by a varied relief with both damp and higher grasslands and marsh forests. A boardwalk leads you through the marshy terrain and provides access to an oak avenue where rare mushrooms can be found. In autumn this area is particularly attractive because of the rich mushroom flora. The last part you walk back along the Damvalleimeer to the birdwatching hut. A special initiative is the annual release of breeding rafts on the lake. These rafts attract a growing colony of terns that use the rafts as breeding grounds. Along the shore of the lake you walk back to the Reinaertpark and the starting point.