Observation tower and pools in bomb craters in Tommelen nature reserve
Observation tower and pools in bomb craters in Tommelen nature reserve
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Observation tower and pools in bomb craters in Tommelen nature reserve
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Natuurreservaat Tommelen
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May 26, 2026
The bomb craters, now water pools, were created in April 1944 after American and British bombings of the Hasselt train station.
February 8, 2022
Road cycling
The Tommelen nature reserve is also called 'de boemekóóëters' in the vernacular.
April 22, 2021
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Elevation 40 m
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