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Molenvijver, Genk – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Genk

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Molenvijver, Genk – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Genk

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Molenvijver, Genk – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Genk

03:28

13.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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388 m

Molenvijver, Genk

Highlight • Lake

The Molenvijver in Genk is a popular recreational area surrounded by the Molenvijverpark, a beautiful city park. Located close to the center of Genk, the pond and surrounding park offer …

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752 m

In the sundial park, another part of the Genk city park, you will find 12 sundials. They make the link with what can be seen and learned in the Heempark and Kattevennen. Art and science go hand in hand here.

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1.84 km

Kattevennen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Access gate Kattevennen is the only gate of the National Park that is easily accessible by public transport. You take the train to Station Genk. From there you have a …

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1.88 km

Long Boardwalk Through the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This boardwalk is 700m long!

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2.67 km

Atmosphere trees on the Planets Trail Cosmodrome

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These 'white' trees are part of the new planetary path to clarify to the visitor which layers are in our atmosphere.

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3.21 km

Kattevennen Entrance and Art Installations

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Bornebos (Kattevennen) is one of the five gateways to the Hoge Kempen National Park. Limburgs Landschap vzw started purchasing here in 2011. The area is spread over the municipalities of …

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3.60 km

Bliksemtrap Kattevennen

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A 37-meter-high staircase shaped like a lightning bolt runs along the highest jump of Sky Park in Kattevennen. The mirrored structure has 164 steps and offers stunning views of Kattevennen, the Hoge Kempen National Park, and beyond.

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3.89 km

Stokkenmannen Sirtaki Sculpture (Kattevennen, Genk)

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The Stokkenman Route is an interactive walking route through the Kattevennen domain. Along the way you will encounter these 'Stoke Men'. With the help of an app (free) and a …

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

3.21 km

1.27 km

1.04 km

289 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

4.22 km

2.43 km

1.50 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 3 June

17°C

12°C

92 %

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Molenvijver, Genk – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Genk

Molenvijver, Genk

Sundial Park

Kattevennen Nature Reserve

Long Boardwalk Through the Forest

Atmosphere trees on the Planets Trail Cosmodrome

Kattevennen Entrance and Art Installations

Bliksemtrap Kattevennen

Stokkenmannen Sirtaki Sculpture (Kattevennen, Genk)

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