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Notable lake · Flanders, Belgium

Turfven

Turfven is a lake in Flanders, Belgium.

Turfven: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Turfven

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Turfven — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.05456, 5.54667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Turfven full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Turfven yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Turfven?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Turfven?

    Nearby: Vlaams Natuurreservaat Oudsberg (sanctuary, 5 km), Sint-Gertrudiskerk (church, 6 km), Opglabbekerzavel (sanctuary, 6 km), Sint-Martinuskerk (church, 6 km), Archeologisch park De Rieten (fort, 6 km), Sint-Donatuskerk (church, 7 km).

    Is Turfven worth visiting?

    Turfven is listed as a notable lake in Belgium on Spotwander.