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South Limburg
Hasselt
Genk

Waterschei spoil heap – Opglabbekerzavel Heathland loop from Cegeka Arena

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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Hasselt
Genk

Waterschei spoil heap – Opglabbekerzavel Heathland loop from Cegeka Arena

Moderate

5.0

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4

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Waterschei spoil heap – Opglabbekerzavel Heathland loop from Cegeka Arena

02:42

10.6km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Natuurdomein Klaverberg

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.37 km

View of the Terril in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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2

5.68 km

Klaverberg information board

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Here you will find relevant information and a plan with legend

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3

6.38 km

Just testing the condition...

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6.41 km

Bench

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At the foot of the back of the slag heap is a resting bench, where you can take a break before climbing the stairs... Here you also have a view of the other slag heap...

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5

6.66 km

Waterschei spoil heap

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The terril of Waterschei, in the Thor Park hiking area, is an old spoil heap that bears witness to Genk's rich mining past. The stones come from the surrounding layers …

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6

9.09 km

Opglabbekerzavel Heathland

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A heath among the slag heaps...

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9.54 km

Opglabbekerzavel

Nature Reserve

B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

4.28 km

333 m

144 m

Surfaces

5.87 km

1.77 km

1.38 km

1.38 km

152 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 6 June

19°C

12°C

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