Once upon a time, a large part of Limburg was covered with heathland vegetation. This landscape was created by a centuries-old agricultural culture. People lived as small farmers in valleys, …

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February 26, 2022

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Because our current agricultural system has been thoroughly changed after WWII, including by artificial fertilizers, maintaining the heathland is no longer so obvious. While it used to be a way …

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January 4, 2025

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In a reasonable part of the Bolderberg nature reserve, heathland restoration yielded results quite quickly for the simple reason that there were still remnants of heathland. The Gust Claesheide mentioned …

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1. Hamel Pond – Hermitage of Bolderberg loop from Circuit Zolder

11.5km

02:58

60m

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

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2. Galgenberg Forest – panoramic view loop from Circuit Zolder

8.27km

02:11

80m

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

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3. Galgenberg Forest – Bolderberg Nature Reserve loop from Zolder

12.5km

03:14

70m

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

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Heusden-Zolder, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Heathland restoration area

1. Hamel Pond – Hermitage of Bolderberg loop from Circuit Zolder

2. Galgenberg Forest – panoramic view loop from Circuit Zolder

3. Galgenberg Forest – Bolderberg Nature Reserve loop from Zolder

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