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Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

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Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

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Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

04:57

18.7km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 13.9 km for 79 m

After 14.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Kielenswen

Forest

4.63 km

Schemmersberg Sand Pit

Highlight • Natural

The sand pit is a former sand quarry that was created during the extraction of sand and production of wet sand. Wet sand was used to make sand asphalt. This …

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6.94 km

Sandy Trails Through the Heathland

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Beautiful sandy paths lead through the heathland. In summer, the heath is populated by a variety of wild bees, and in autumn, it glows a dreamy purple.

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7.97 km

The railway line had a length of 60 kilometers. Of this, 43 kilometers were on Belgian territory and 17 kilometers on Dutch territory. Source: railwiki.nl/index.php?title=Spoorlijn_18_(Winterslag_-_Eindhoven)

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10.2 km

Hengelhoef Visitor Center

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Hengelhoef visitor center in Houthalen-Helchteren is the ideal base to explore the Hengelhoef nature reserve and the nearby heath areas Teut and Ten Haagdoornheide (ANB). In and around the visitor …

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13.7 km

Moon Crater of the Winterslag Spoil Tip

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The 'moon crater' of the Winterslag slag heap

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13.9 km

View from Terril Winterslag

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Beautiful slag heap, with lots of rock and beautiful flora. You sometimes imagine yourself in the Alps.

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14.3 km

Grassy Hill Trail

Highlight • Trail

15.4 km

C-Mine Genk

Highlight • Monument

The former mine site Winterslag is now a cultural center. The beautiful machine house of the former Winterslag coal mine was formerly used to generate compressed air for the drilling …

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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

7.48 km

1.83 km

571 m

453 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.99 km

2.81 km

2.76 km

1.85 km

308 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

28°C

17°C

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Schemmersberg Sand Pit – Grassy Hill Trail loop from Genk

Schemmersberg Sand Pit

Sandy Trails Through the Heathland

Old Railway Line 18

Hengelhoef Visitor Center

Moon Crater of the Winterslag Spoil Tip

View from Terril Winterslag

Grassy Hill Trail

C-Mine Genk

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