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Molenvijver, Genk

Name: Molenvijver, Genk
Rating: 2

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

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1. Molenvijver Genk – Market square with terraces loop from Nieuw-Termien

6.12km

01:34

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2. Molenvijver, Genk – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Genk

15.8km

04:03

70m

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

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3. Bliksemtrap Kattevennen – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Terboekt

16.2km

04:09

70m

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

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Viviane

October 26, 2024

The Molenvijver in Genk is a popular recreational area surrounded by the Molenvijverpark, a beautiful city park. Located close to the center of Genk, the pond and surrounding park offer visitors a peaceful escape in a green environment. The Molenvijver itself was created by a weir, which was once used to generate water power for the mills in the area. The park and pond owe their name to these historic mill activities.

Features and Activities

1. Recreation: The Molenvijver is popular for walking, jogging, and cycling. There is a beautiful path around the pond that passes water features, lawns, and forests. The area is also ideal for picnics and relaxation.
2. Flora and Fauna: The area around the Molenvijver is rich in different plant species and attracts various birds and other animals, making it attractive to nature lovers and photographers. 3. Events: Molenvijverpark is the scene of various cultural and recreational events, such as music festivals and sporting events, which take place throughout the year.
4. Playgrounds and sports facilities: There are playgrounds for children, and the park also offers sports facilities such as sports fields. This makes it a great place for families to relax and enjoy themselves together.

Molenvijver and the surrounding park are popular places for both Genk residents and tourists, and are one of the greenest and most attractive parts of the city.

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May 16, 2025

The Molenvijver was originally a very wet marshland, interspersed with the Dorpsbeek. This Dorpsbeek provided drainage for the area right through the centre of Genk and used to feed a watermill, known today as the restaurant ‘de Molen’. In 1967, the city park was laid out. The marshes were filled in with fill soil and the wet meadows were drained. The Molenvijver was preserved and deepened, a second pond, the breeding pond, was constructed. The Dorpsbeek was given a permanent bed. It served to supply fresh water for the fishpond. Further to the east, the large grassland was drained and restored. The ban watermill already existed in the 9th century. All farmers in the area were obliged to have their grain ground here (bannum means commandment). The elongated pond (stegering) served as a collection basin to supply the necessary water power to the mill wheel. Until 1366, the mill belonged to a lord of the manor. After that it was dependent on the Prince-Bishop of Liège. In 1773 the mill came into the possession of the municipality. It was in service until about 1930. It is currently run as a restaurant.

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Nordhesse

November 16, 2024

It owes its name to the pond along the old water mill, which is now a restaurant. Dream with a good book, feed the ducks, take a breather on a bench, have a picnic...

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

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Molenvijver, Genk

1. Molenvijver Genk – Market square with terraces loop from Nieuw-Termien

2. Molenvijver, Genk – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Genk

3. Bliksemtrap Kattevennen – Kattevennen Nature Reserve loop from Terboekt

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