The beating heart of the Hoge Kempen

Description

The artfully decorated locomotives at As Station are the starting point for a fascinating bike ride through the Hoge Kempen National Park. Through shady woods, you first cycle to Waterschei, where the old mining site, now "Thor Park," showcases beautiful industrial heritage.
Then you cycle through Genk to Kattevennen, where you will learn about our solar system at the Cosmodrome and along the surrounding trails. Climb the Bliksemtrap for an astronomical view of the Hoge Kempen National Park. Over quiet forest paths you cycle towards Zutendaal. Further towards Maasmechelen, at 'Cycling through the Heathland', you will enjoy wonderful views of the Mechelse Heide. In August and September, the purple flowering heather provides extra splendor.
Crossing the garden city and former mining site of Eisden, you enter the unique landscape of Terhills, created by the mine and perfected by nature. Here you cycle between two mining heaps via a pontoon bridge across an old gravel lake. A unique 360° experience grinds itself into your memory as you cycle back to As Station.

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