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Location: Heusden-Zolder, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Terlaemen Ponds – Galgenberg Forest loop from Stokrooie

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2. Galgenberg Forest – panoramic view loop from Zolder

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3. Information board Galgenberg area – Domein Bovy - De Wijers loop from Kermt

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02:10

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Frank en Nancy 🇧🇪

February 1, 2021

gallows mountain

In the northeastern corner of the municipality of Heusden-Zolder you can relax in the green oasis Galgenberg. This is a hill of almost 60 meters high that is located north of Bolderberg and immediately southeast of the Zolder Circuit. The Galgenberg takes its name from the location of the gallows that were used to hang criminals.

The forests are freely accessible, but also serve as a rest area for the animals. This is also necessary given the often noisy proximity to the race circuit. Do you like walking? Then you will definitely get your money's worth here, because the forest is accessible by signposted walks

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Katrien

February 26, 2022

In the northeastern corner of the municipality of Heusden-Zolder you can relax in the green oasis Galgenberg. This is a hill of almost 60 meters high that is located north of Bolderberg and immediately southeast of the Zolder Circuit. The Galgenberg takes its name from the location of the gallows that were used to hang criminals.

The forests are freely accessible, but also serve as a rest area for the animals. This is also necessary given the often noisy proximity to the race circuit. Do you like walking? Then you will definitely get your money's worth here, because the forest is accessible by signposted walks.

Source: natuurenbos.be/galgenberg

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Katrien

February 26, 2022

Galgenberg nature reserve is located north of (and partly on) the former mining site of Heusden-Zolder. The Galgenberg owes its name to the former use of keeping criminals at high places - so clearly visible! – to hang up. Fortunately, this is no longer the case and you can enjoy the tree-rich heathland landscape.

A hidden gem along an old mining site

Along the edges of the nature reserve, native trees form a natural screen for the surrounding buildings. Once in the area you will discover a heathland landscape in which open areas of heath alternate with more closed areas with birches and oaks. No fewer than 14 different species of locusts occur in this small but varied area! The moth butterfly and the rare red wood ant also like to stay there.

The southern part is still in full development into an open, heath-like landscape. Two pools were constructed. These form an ideal habitat for various dragonfly species and the natterjack toad.

The Galgenberg nature reserve is part of the 'De Lindeman' dune complex and is a protected landscape.

Source: limburgs-landen.be/galgenberg

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Location: Heusden-Zolder, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

Galgenberg Forest

1. Terlaemen Ponds – Galgenberg Forest loop from Stokrooie

2. Galgenberg Forest – panoramic view loop from Zolder

3. Information board Galgenberg area – Domein Bovy - De Wijers loop from Kermt

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