An old railway line, disused for years, runs right through Hoge Kempen National Park. The railway bed, once constructed to transport coal from the mining region, now stands as a silent witness to Limburg's industrial past. Along the abandoned tracks and old bridges, nature has slowly reclaimed the land: trees grow where trains once thundered, and plants and insects nestle on the gravel stones. Today, the railway line is a unique walking and cycling route that connects history and nature, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the contrast between human heritage and natural splendor.

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Elevation 60 m

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