The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempens Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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July 1, 2023

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This is an ideally placed sofa. On a slightly elevated part with sandy subsoil and heath landscape behind you and a great view of the water in front of you. Offered by Natuurpunt - enjoy.

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July 21, 2024

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In the Maten you will find a piece of authentic wine landscape with beautiful ponds, connected by heads and tails. It is the area par excellence for bird lovers, as the Wijers are a breeding area for numerous water and songbirds. The Augustijnenvijver is a stopping place for countless birds during bird migration. The routes connect Genk with Diepenbeek and guide you past the ponds of the Maten to the Diepenbekerbos.

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1. De Maten Nature Reserve – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

6.34km

01:37

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Homeles Pond – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Genk

6.99km

01:47

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. De Maten Nature Reserve – Bokrijk Castle loop from Bokrijk

22.8km

05:50

90m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Thursday 12 March

11°C

4°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Genk, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Pond and bench in De Maten Nature Reserve

1. De Maten Nature Reserve – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

2. Homeles Pond – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Genk

3. De Maten Nature Reserve – Bokrijk Castle loop from Bokrijk

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