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Abandoned Railway Track in Hoge Kempen National Park

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Abandoned Railway Track in Hoge Kempen National Park

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Mike

August 17, 2025

Deep in the Hoge Kempen National Park, an old, abandoned railway line once served to transport coal and materials from the mining region. Today, the line has fallen silent and is slowly being taken over by nature. Rusty rails disappear beneath moss and weeds, while trees and shrubs embrace the bed. The place exudes a mysterious, almost melancholic atmosphere—a quiet reminder of the industrial past that once bustled here, now transformed into a hidden hiking trail where nature and history converge.

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Location: Maasmechelen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

Abandoned Railway Track in Hoge Kempen National Park

1. Bench with a view – View of the Mechelse Heide loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk

2. View from Tweelingterril – Bench with a view loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk

3. Nice climb up – Bench at point 30 loop from Eisden-Tuinwijk

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