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Bois du Cazier Mining Site

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Bois du Cazier Mining Site

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Bois du Cazier Mining Site

Name: Bois du Cazier Mining Site
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Location: Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Historic Path of Bois Madame – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Haies

14.7km

04:00

230m

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

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

11.5km

03:04

110m

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

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

10.9km

02:56

140m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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🥾Ruben🍻

September 7, 2022

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

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 dedicated to the main industrial sectors: coal mining, steelmaking, glassmaking, metal fabrication, mechanical and electrical construction, chemistry, printing;
In the Workshops, forges and drop hammers allow craftsmen to create original creations and give demonstrations of forging work to the public.
Since February 2007, the old lamp room, to which a new glass and steel building has been added, has housed the Charleroi Glass Museum
In the old locomotive shed: There are 3 authentic steam locomotives that are on display to the public (and some are operational for demonstrations).

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Laurent

February 24, 2024

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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Bois du Cazier Mining Site

1. Historic Path of Bois Madame – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Haies

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

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

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