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The Royal Park

Name: The Royal Park
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Location: Leopoldsburg, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. The Tank Monument – Bunker as a bat habitat loop from Leopoldsburg

8.97km

02:17

20m

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

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2. The Soldier Statue – Tacambaro Monument loop from Leopoldsburg

5.51km

01:24

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Majestic American oak – The Royal Park loop from Leopoldsburg

16.3km

04:07

30m

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

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Viviane

September 3, 2023

The Royal Park, of 40 hectares, the northern part of which was built around the royal palace and the pavilions of the Minister of War and the generals; the southern part, or false park, was intended for the non-commissioned officers. The park contains 12,000 trees, many of them exotic.

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April 8, 2025

In 1837, the first part of the Royal Park was created: 7 ha around the Royal Palace. In the same year, massive plantings were started to the east of the camp. This was intended to break the winds coming from the plain, in order to protect the infantry camp from the drifting sand. In 1846, Minister Chazal sent a disciplinary company (compagnie sans floche) to the Beverlo Camp. This provided the camp with a large number of cheap workers. Under the supervision of the horticultural school from Gembloux and engineers, a beautiful 40 ha park was created. The park is divided into two equal parts by the Leopold II Avenue. The northern part, which was initially only accessible to officers and their families, was called the Royal Park. Everyone was allowed to walk through the southern part. Nowadays, a large part of the park is open to the public. More than 12,000 trees were planted in the park, of which 6,200 have surviving leaves. Source: 3970leopoldsburg.be/koninklijk-park

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

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The Royal Park

1. The Tank Monument – Bunker as a bat habitat loop from Leopoldsburg

2. The Soldier Statue – Tacambaro Monument loop from Leopoldsburg

3. Majestic American oak – The Royal Park loop from Leopoldsburg

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