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Natural Monuments

Houthalen-Helchteren

Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Natural Monuments

Houthalen-Helchteren

Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

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Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

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Location: Houthalen-Helchteren, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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June 15, 2024

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Most of the Hengelhoef nature reserve is occupied by a coniferous forest complex that was created between 1780 and 1830. The age of this forest area is clearly reflected in the name Hengelhoef and the wealth of mushrooms, among other things. The coniferous forests will be replaced in the coming years by beech forest, birch-oak forest and young pine forest. This damage is already partly taking place naturally.

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June 17, 2024

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Hengelhoef is both the name of a holiday domain with a campsite of the not undiscussed Oostappen group, where parts of the infrastructure are also rented out for other purposes, and of the nature reserve managed by Limburgs Landschap. They ensure the restoration of the forests at the holiday domain (currently quite a lot of them have been cut down), the other beautiful nature and a very cozy and fascinating visitor center. And you can find all of the latter at limburgs-landen.be/hengelhoef

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June 17, 2024

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Hengelhoef nature reserve is located along the Roosterbeek valley. It is managed by Limburgs Landschap which also offers a visitor center and three walks for those who want to discover the area. You can read all that - and more - at limburgs-landen.be/gebied-hengelhoef

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Hengelhoef Nature Reserve – Kasteel Engelhof loop from Natuurreservaat Hengelhoef

8.37km

02:09

30m

30m

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

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4.5

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#2.

Kasteel Engelhof – Hengelhoef Nature Reserve loop from Limburg

6.91km

01:46

30m

30m

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

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3.8

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#3.

Hengelhoef Nature Reserve – Donderslag Heath loop from Limburg

11.8km

03:01

40m

40m

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

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Elevation 110 m

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Location: Houthalen-Helchteren, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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