Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE) – Mijnbeeld Beringen loop from Beringen

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Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE) – Mijnbeeld Beringen loop from Beringen

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Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE) – Mijnbeeld Beringen loop from Beringen

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5.14km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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284 m

Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE)

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1902 and 1903, six test drillings in the villages of Beverlo, Beringen, Koersel and Paal confirmed the presence of coal.

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453 m

Flower Park

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A beautiful green space, laid out with herbs and flowers on the square between the mine buildings. In the middle of the park stands a section of a stone shaft. …

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554 m

Mijnbeeld Beringen

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In Beringen, there's always something to see featuring bears, especially on special occasions. While the name Beringen has nothing to do with bears, the official coat of arms (since 1362!) …

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659 m

Houtpark Track Park with Historic Trains

Highlight • Historical Site

You can view the trains up close. Ideal for the enthusiast.

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2.54 km

Sint-Theodardus Church Beringen-Mijn

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The Sint-Theodarduskerk is the parish church of Beringen-Mijn. The church, located on the Koolmijnlaan, is one of the five mining cathedrals. After the coal mine of Beringen was built, the …

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4.27 km

Ruins of the Beringen Mine Director's Villa

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The ruins of the villa are still there, protected by fences (it's some constructions and the main villa). It remains an attraction for those who are "in" for past glory …

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4.39 km

Director's Park (Beringen)

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The director's park in Beringen has already been mentioned in the context of the ruins of the director's villa located there. But the park is more than just that interesting, …

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4.65 km

Former Mine Control Building Beringen

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This is the former control building of the Beringen mine, designed by A. Huybrighs and G. Nijs, December 1924. Source and information: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/200571

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5.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

1.28 km

1.10 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.34 km

1.53 km

681 m

326 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 7 November

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Comments

May 9, 2026,Beringen Be-MINE, Startplaats Todi, Beringen-Mijn, blauwe route

This walk takes you through the historic 'cité', a neighbourhood that was built entirely around the Beringen mine. Here you will find not only homes for the miners, but also schools, sports fields, shops and churches, all built by the mine.

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