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C-Mine – Thor Central loop from Genk

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C-Mine – Thor Central loop from Genk

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C-Mine – Thor Central loop from Genk

02:59

51.1km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

C-Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Parts of Flanders look back on a long history as mining regions. The city of Genk in the province of Limburg has always been one of the most important industrial …

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10.4 km

Waterschei Coal Mine (Thor Park)

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The coal mine of Waterschei was one of seven mines in the Kempen coal basin. This Kempen mining headquarters was located in the Waterschei district of the Belgian city of …

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10.8 km

André Dumont Coal Mine (Waterschei) – Thor Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Thor Central is an impressive industrial building. After the hard coal plants were closed, it was considered a cultural heritage.
A restaurant, a brasserie and the Food Plaza invite you to stay and are open every day.

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11.2 km

Thor Central

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Beautiful place to take a nice walk on the roof of the mine, where the Black gold used to be brought up. Much respect to the miners.

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28.8 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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28.9 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

De Maten is one of the large pond areas in the area De Wijers, the land of 1,001 ponds. This largest contiguous pond area in Belgium is a true bird …

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41.1 km

The Reed Pond

Highlight • Lake

Away from the hustle and bustle (at the water crossing) there are always idyllic small ponds, such as the Rietvijver here.

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41.5 km

Cycling Through the Water

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The cycle path through the water leads cyclists over a 212-meter-long and three-meter-wide concrete path, with water at eye level on both sides. Swans and other waterfowl swim along the …

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51.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

10.1 km

7.95 km

2.28 km

199 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

13.3 km

3.39 km

1.37 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 4 June

18°C

11°C

67 %

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C-Mine – Thor Central loop from Genk

C-Mine

Waterschei Coal Mine (Thor Park)

André Dumont Coal Mine (Waterschei) – Thor Park

Thor Central

View of the lake at Natuurreservaat De Maten

De Maten Nature Reserve

The Reed Pond

Cycling Through the Water

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