GR 5 North Sea Riviera Signpost – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

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GR 5 North Sea Riviera Signpost – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

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GR 5 North Sea Riviera Signpost – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

01:39

6.39km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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535 m

GR 5 North Sea Riviera Signpost

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a signpost that ensures that you go in the right direction.

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713 m

De Melberg Nature Reserve

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The Melberg is a green pearl that is surprisingly close to the city centre and offers a lot of variation in a small area: you will find forest, open spaces, …

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3.06 km

View of the lake at Natuurreservaat De Maten

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it is a beautiful place to rest, eat and enjoy the birds on the water and views

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3.13 km

Homeles Pond

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempen Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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3.23 km

Pond and bench in De Maten Nature Reserve

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempens Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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3.53 km

Starting point for walks

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At this place you can find an information board with the possible walks that depart from this point. You can opt for the green Struinen walk (1.8 km), blue Reed …

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3.60 km

Stiemerbeek Watermill

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The Stiemerbeek has its source in the Schansbroek nature reserve near the former Waterschei coal mine and the Horensberg forest area, on the border of the municipalities of Genk and …

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3.81 km

Boardwalk Stiemerbeek Valley

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A few years ago it was decided to redesign the Stiemerbeek Valley. The Schabeek between the Broekskens district to the Slagmolen has been reopened and this beautiful walking path runs …

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6.39 km

End point

Bus stop

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