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Lommel Sahara

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Lommel Sahara

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Lommel Sahara

Recommended by 166 cyclists out of 168

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Nationaal Park Bosland

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Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Lommel Sahara – Lommel Sahara loop from Lommel

41.6km

03:18

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Canal – Lommel Sahara loop from Hamont

74.9km

05:20

120m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lommel Sahara – Canal Pathway loop from Lommel

20.6km

01:40

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jan

April 17, 2021

The large sandy plain of the Lommel Sahara looks like a miniature desert. But there are also bright blue lakes, heathland strips and fragrant coniferous and deciduous forests. Here you walk past cool play elements, the land art works of Will Beckers, the pedestrian bridge and the famous lookout tower!

Do you want to be able to view the Sahara from a height of 30 metres? Then be sure to climb the lookout tower! You will encounter the ‘Giant of Bosland’ on all three walking loops. The pedestrian bridge, which connects the Sahara with the Blekerheide nature reserve, can only be found on the orange and red route.

Walking loops
Blue: 3 km (children's walk)
Orange: 6 km
Red: 12 km
Brown (connecting path): 1 km
Starting point: De Soeverein, Sportveldenstraat 10, Lommel

(information source: toerismelommel.be)

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vanbaum

September 25, 2022

The Lommelse Sahara is a real nature experience. In the middle of heathland, a desert-like sandy landscape stretches across just a few square kilometers. On a bike, you sometimes have to make an effort not to get stuck.

The modern observation tower offers a great view of the Sahara and the lakes.

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IRIS

June 11, 2019

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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1. Lommel Sahara – Lommel Sahara loop from Lommel

2. View of the Canal – Lommel Sahara loop from Hamont

3. Lommel Sahara – Canal Pathway loop from Lommel

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