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Lommel Sahara Lake

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Lommel Sahara Lake

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Lommel Sahara Lake

Recommended by 87 hikers out of 92

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Bosland

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Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Lommel Sahara – Blekerheide loop from Lommel

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2. Lommel Sahara – Lommel Sahara loop from Lommel

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3. Lommel Sahara – Lommel Sahara loop from Lommel

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

December 23, 2021

Don't laze about in Lommel, but go…
The summer temperatures are…
A perfect day to explore the Sahara.
Sporty as we are, we park and start at De Soeverein Sports Complex.
We playfully discover Fascinating Forestland. From the House along the Tipi to complete the experience route through the Tunnel at the Heksenkring.
Smooth Serpent points us in the right direction.
And then you are on the large Lommel Sahara beach. The temptation is great, but DON'T MOVE but keep going...
In the company of other bipeds and quadrupeds we walk barefoot along the waterline to experience 'The High Point' in the Sahara. Step by step and step by step we reach the 30 meter high viewing platform. A wide view, a mosaic of green, yellow and blue spots is the reward at this height limit.
At the S – Shaped artificial bridge we enjoy some cooling off before diving back into the Sahara.
Hunted, we continued as Heren, but due to the scorching heat, albeit slightly hunched over, we continued along the Herentals – Bochelt canal.
We pause for 1 minute at the abandoned grave of a fallen unknown British soldier from WW2.
Cautiously and stooping, we cross the old 'Shooting field of the Sahara'. Fortunately, the old training ground is no longer operational. Nice to see how nature has overcome the remnants of the explosive violence over the years. Along forest roads we look for and find the large water plain and De Soeverein.
Tip: A must to do before noon.
Then the Sahara hasn't warmed up yet.
Don't fool around, go...

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Chris

February 25, 2024

Relax on a bench and enjoy the beautiful view

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Sylvia Vansimpsen

August 16, 2024

The Sahara, sandy soils and lots of nature

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Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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