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Natural Monuments

Nature house / Marl quarry

Natural Monuments

Nature house / Marl quarry

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Nature house / Marl quarry

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Location: Sint-Truiden, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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May 25, 2023

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The visitor center Nature House Haspengouw "Mergels van Gelinden" contains a valuable collection of geological material (fossils of leaves, shells, sea urchins, rocks), originating from the Marls van Overbroek and the whole of Haspengouw. It is open from February to November, every Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00. Four walking routes depart from the Nature House through Overbroek and the Overbroekbeemden & Egoven meadow area, where the Fonteinbeek and Molenbeek flow into the Herk. Source and info: natuurpunt.be/branches/natuurpunt-aulenteer

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September 22, 2022

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Here you can view the Marls and request a tour.

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May 31, 2024

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In the visitor center there is a permanent exhibition of 58 million year old fossils of marine and land plants. You can admire flints and other finds here for free.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Sint-Truiden, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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