Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

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Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

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Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

04:58

18.8km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 13.5 km for 64 m

After 13.6 km for 79 m

After 13.9 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Kielenswen

Forest

4.63 km

Schemmersberg Sand Pit

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The sand pit is a former sand quarry that was created during the extraction of sand and production of wet sand. Wet sand was used to make sand asphalt. This …

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6.93 km

Sandy Trails Through the Heathland

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Beautiful sandy paths lead through the heathland. In summer, the heath is populated by a variety of wild bees, and in autumn, it glows a dreamy purple.

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7.96 km

The railway line had a length of 60 kilometers. Of this, 43 kilometers were on Belgian territory and 17 kilometers on Dutch territory. Source: railwiki.nl/index.php?title=Spoorlijn_18_(Winterslag_-_Eindhoven)

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10.1 km

Hengelhoef Visitor Center

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Hengelhoef visitor center in Houthalen-Helchteren is the ideal base to explore the Hengelhoef nature reserve and the nearby heath areas Teut and Ten Haagdoornheide (ANB). In and around the visitor …

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13.6 km

View from Terril Winterslag

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Beautiful slag heap, with lots of rock and beautiful flora. You sometimes imagine yourself in the Alps.

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14.0 km

Grassy Hill Trail

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15.3 km

C-Mine Headframe (Schachtbok) Genk

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The - literal - highlight of the expedition is the climb of the gigantic and authentic pit head on the square. It is more than 60 meters high! You may …

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15.5 km

C-Mine Genk

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The former mine site Winterslag is now a cultural center. The beautiful machine house of the former Winterslag coal mine was formerly used to generate compressed air for the drilling …

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