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Lommel Sahara

Lommel Sahara

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Lommel Sahara

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5.0

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 1, 2023

Cycling

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

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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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Claudine en Robert🇧🇪🚴

June 8, 2022

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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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Lommel Sahara – Cycling through the Trees loop from Lommel

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Kanaal van Beverlo – Beverlo Canal loop from Leopoldsburg

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Cycling through the Trees – Lommel Sahara loop from Leopoldsburg

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

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Thursday 18 June

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73 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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

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Lommel Sahara

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Lommel Sahara – Cycling through the Trees loop from Lommel

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