This nature reserve with many opportunities for walking and cycling was created by human activities. For example, the lake was created by sand extraction between 1920 and 1925 and the …

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June 20, 2020

Cycling

The Sahara of Lommel is a natural phenomenon! It is a breathtaking desert landscape nestled in the middle of a large forest of fragrant conifers. The blue sky of the lake and the incomparable flora and fauna of the place will make your excursion to the Sahara of Lommel unforgettable.

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June 8, 2022

Cycling

The large sandy plain of the Lommel Sahara resembles a miniature desert. But there are also clear blue lakes, heather strips and fragrant coniferous and deciduous forests. Here you walk past cool play elements, the land art artworks by Will Beckers, the pedestrian bridge and the famous watchtower

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Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Duizel

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Beverlo Canal – Beverlo Canal loop from Leopoldsburg

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Canal Pathway – Lommel Sahara loop from Lommel

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Elevation 50 m

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Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Lommel Sahara

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Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Duizel

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Canal Pathway – Lommel Sahara loop from Lommel

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