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View over the mining spoil heap

View over the mining spoil heap

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View over the mining spoil heap

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Location: As, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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DirtyDropbars

May 3, 2022

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The Waterschei slag heap, in the Thor Park walking area, is an old slag heap that bears witness to Genk's rich mining past. The stones come from the surrounding layers of the coal veins. The slag heap has been protected since 1999, but you can definitely climb it.

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Bram Tankink

April 29, 2022

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This area is being completely redecorated and this point gives a beautiful view over the area.

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Dirk Couck

September 15, 2023

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From the Thorpark you can take a beautiful, very varied walk through the Stiemerbeek valley and then climb two slag heaps. Altitude meters guaranteed.

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