De Maten Nature Reserve – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

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De Maten Nature Reserve – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

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De Maten Nature Reserve – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

00:40

5.99km

10m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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1.87 km

Slagmolen Watermill Genk

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This water mill on the Stiemerbeek was built in 1523 as a fulling mill where the woven cloth was 'fulled'.
From 1645 it was a book mill and then a …

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2.29 km

Pond and bench in De Maten Nature Reserve

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempens Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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2.39 km

Homeles Pond

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempen Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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2.63 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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De Maten is one of the large pond areas in the area De Wijers, the land of 1,001 ponds. This largest contiguous pond area in Belgium is a true bird …

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3.00 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Together with the Valley of the Stiemerbeek, De Maten forms a nature reserve that is part of De Wijers and is located on the territory of Genk, Hasselt and Diepenbeek. …

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3.38 km

Sunrise over the ponds at Natuurreservaat De Maten

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You can also enjoy the afternoon sun here...

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3.86 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Nature reserve De Maten, in the province of Limburg, between Genk and Hasselt, is one of the oldest nature reserves in Flanders. The walking routes run between the heath and …

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5.26 km

Bridge

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The new bridge over the Stiemerbeek is a joint project of Natuurpunt Genk, de Wijers and the city of Genk. The bridge connects the hiking trails on both sides of …

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