Who says you have to go to the coast for sand? Nope. Just go to Limburg. The Oudsberg is the largest inland dune in Belgium and is tucked away in the Hoge Kempen National Park like a hidden desert gem.

With its golden sand, pine forests, and tranquil atmosphere, it feels like you're walking outside reality—or on an illegal city trip to the Sahara without passport control. Climbing the dune? A struggle. Reaching the top? The view is your reward.

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In the Oudsberg area, you can discover authentic inland dunes surrounded by heath and forest. The Oudsberg itself is the largest inland dune in Flanders.

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1. Oudsberg Inland Dune – Oudsberg Dune loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Oudsberg

8.03km

02:05

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2. Oudsberg Dune – Oudsberg Inland Dune loop from Opoeteren

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05:28

150m

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3. Oudsberg Dune – Oudsberg Sand Dune loop from Gruitrode

20.8km

05:20

90m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Monday 9 February

11°C

2°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Oudsberg Inland Dune

1. Oudsberg Inland Dune – Oudsberg Dune loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Oudsberg

2. Oudsberg Dune – Oudsberg Inland Dune loop from Opoeteren

3. Oudsberg Dune – Oudsberg Sand Dune loop from Gruitrode

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