The terril of Waterschei, in the Thor Park hiking area, is an old spoil heap that bears witness to Genk's rich mining past. The stones come from the surrounding layers of the coal veins. The slag heap has been protected since 1999, but you can climb it. Source and info: visitlimburg.be/nl/wat-te-doen/wandelen-thor-park

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Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

December 28, 2023

Hiking

The Waterschei slag heap is part of the Hoge Kempen National Park. All information can be found at nationaalparkhogekempen.be/nl/thorpark

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Viviane

May 13, 2024

Hiking

A more than beautiful area to walk with lots of variety. Make sure you grease your legs for the climbs and descents

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1. Waterschei spoil heap – Thor Park Pond loop from Cegeka Arena

6.58km

01:44

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

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2. Thor Park – Thor Park Pond loop from Cegeka Arena

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07:10

210m

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

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3. Thor Park – Waterschei spoil heap loop from Cegeka Arena

12.6km

03:14

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Thursday 5 February

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89 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Waterschei spoil heap

1. Waterschei spoil heap – Thor Park Pond loop from Cegeka Arena

2. Thor Park – Thor Park Pond loop from Cegeka Arena

3. Thor Park – Waterschei spoil heap loop from Cegeka Arena

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