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Natural Monuments

Waterschei spoil heap

Natural Monuments

Waterschei spoil heap

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Waterschei spoil heap

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Natuurdomein Klaverberg

Location: As, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Tips

June 17, 2023

Hiking

The terril of Waterschei, in the Thor Park hiking area, is an old spoil heap that bears witness to Genk's rich mining past. The stones come from the surrounding layers of the coal veins. The slag heap has been protected since 1999, but you can climb it. Source and info: visitlimburg.be/nl/wat-te-doen/wandelen-thor-park

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Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

December 28, 2023

Hiking

The Waterschei slag heap is part of the Hoge Kempen National Park. All information can be found at nationaalparkhogekempen.be/nl/thorpark

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May 13, 2024

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A more than beautiful area to walk with lots of variety. Make sure you grease your legs for the climbs and descents

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Waterschei spoil heap – Thor Park Pond loop from Cegeka Arena

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Waterschei spoil heap – Thor Park Pond loop from Cegeka Arena

6.91km

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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4.2

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#3.

Klaverberg Nature Reserve – Waterschei spoil heap loop from Cegeka Arena

10.2km

02:39

60m

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: As, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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