The Top 8 Peaks around Zonhoven
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Zonhoven is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Zonhoven for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Zonhoven for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Waterschei spoil heap
Highlight • Natural Monument
The terril of Waterschei, in the Thor Park hiking area, is an old spoil heap that bears witness to Genk's rich mining past. The stones come from the surrounding layers …
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Winterslag spoil tip
Highlight • MTB Park
This is and remains a fantastic place for mountain biking. You drive up and down the slag heap along various trails. The number of single trails are almost endless. This is enjoyment...
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The stairs (highest point of Beringen)
Highlight • Summit
The Mijnterril (Be-Mine) nature reserve used to be a mountain of piled stones. Now it is a beautiful nature reserve where groves and open spaces alternate.
The Beringen slag heap …
The Beringen slag heap …
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Three-Star Point, Summit of Heusden-Zolder Spoil Tip
Highlight • Summit
At the top of the slag heap that you reach via the footpath from the car park (on the other side there is also a climb that you can do …
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Summit of Avonturenberg Terril 1
Highlight • Summit
You can clamber, climb and discover on the Avonturenberg. Via a forest of 1,600 poles you reach the top of the slag heap via stairs, ropes course, climbing structures, crawl …
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Viewpoint on the Beringen spoil tip
Highlight • Viewpoint
135 meters but you don't have to climb to the top, there are stairs - and of course a spectacular view above with the necessary benches.
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View of Terril van As
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The As slag heap, a former coal mountain, offers a beautiful view of the surrounding Limburg landscape and the vast nature of the Hoge Kempen National Park. From the top …
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View of the terril and ponds on the yellow route, Natuurdomein Klaverberg
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The yellow route takes you around and over the slag heap, through forest, over heathland and past waterholes...
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