Bois du Cazier is a coal mine in Marcinelle, Belgium, best known for the Marcinelle mining disaster that killed 262 miners on August 8, 1956. The site has been included in the list of World Heritage since 2012 and, together with three other coal mines in Wallonia, it is one of the most important mining sites in Wallonia. Bois du Cazier was awarded the European Heritage label in 2017.

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Willem VS

February 6, 2023

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The Espace 8 août 1956 is dedicated to the history of the mine and the miners and, in particular, to the course of the disaster.
The Museum of Industry is …

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Laurent

February 24, 2024

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Easily accessible location. Easy parking. Access to the summit (total height difference of 95 m) is via a path without any particular technical difficulty. The top of the slag heap is topped by a raised circular terrace offering a beautiful view of the city of Charleroi and its surroundings.

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1. Historic Path of Bois Madame – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Mont-sur-Marchienne

14.5km

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230m

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2. Bois du Cazier Coal Mine – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Haies

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03:04

110m

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3. Templiers Trail Site – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Jamioulx

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05:46

270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Bois du Cazier Mining Site

1. Historic Path of Bois Madame – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Mont-sur-Marchienne

2. Bois du Cazier Coal Mine – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Haies

3. Templiers Trail Site – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Jamioulx

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