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Waterschei Coal Mine (Thor Park)

Waterschei Coal Mine (Thor Park)

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Waterschei Coal Mine (Thor Park)

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

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Oliver🌍

May 14, 2023

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The coal mine of Waterschei was one of seven mines in the Kempen coal basin. This Kempen mining headquarters was located in the Waterschei district of the Belgian city of …

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Rad & Wandern

September 7, 2024

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There is also a winding tower in Thor Park on the old mine site. Today it is used for events. When we were there today, a techno festival was taking place. Unfortunately, the diversion from No. 508 was not clearly visible and we accidentally drove 2 km in the wrong direction and then turned around.

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