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Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve

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Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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  • Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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    May 9, 2022

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    Rest bench with a view of the gravel pool...
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    June 2, 2023

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    Gravel extraction in the Mechelse Heide was terminated in 2011, after which this location was developed into a nature reserve and the gravel pond, except for some traces, resembles a beautiful lake.
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    December 29, 2023

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    Passage to the passable limit during periods of heavy rain (end of December)
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    View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Ven onder de Berg

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

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

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

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    Distance 559 m

    Uphill 20 m

    Downhill 40 m

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    Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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