Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve
Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve
Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 191 out of 201 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide
Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium
Best Hiking Routes to Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve
- Easy
4.8
(68)
319
View of the Mechelse Heide – Viewpoint Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk01:37
5.95km
80m
Intermediate4.8
(187)
909
View of the Mechelse Heide – Viewpoint Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk02:45
10.2km
120m
Expert4.7
(109)
487
Bench with a view – View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk05:19
20.1km
200m
Tips
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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Passage to the passable limit during periods of heavy rain (end of December)
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Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium
Best Hiking Routes to Gravel Lake in Mechelse Heide Nature Reserve
- Easy
4.8
(68)
319
View of the Mechelse Heide – Viewpoint Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk01:37
5.95km
80m
Intermediate4.8
(187)
909
View of the Mechelse Heide – Viewpoint Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk02:45
10.2km
120m
Expert4.7
(109)
487
Bench with a view – View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk05:19
20.1km
200m
Information
- Distance559 m
- Uphill20 m
- Downhill40 m
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