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Hengelhoef Visitor Center – Hengelhoef Nature Reserve loop from Houthalen Kerselaarstraat

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Hengelhoef Visitor Center – Hengelhoef Nature Reserve loop from Houthalen Kerselaarstraat

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Hengelhoef Visitor Center – Hengelhoef Nature Reserve loop from Houthalen Kerselaarstraat

02:34

10.1km

30m

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: April 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Tenhaagdoornheide

Natuurreservaat Hengelhoef

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.58 km

Limburg Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

4.68 km

Hengelhoef Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

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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5.15 km

Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Most of the Hengelhoef nature reserve is occupied by a coniferous forest complex that was created between 1780 and 1830. The age of this forest area is clearly reflected in …

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5.46 km

Land Dune Summit at Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Highlight • Summit

The dunes were formed during the last ice ages by the prevailing westerly wind that blew away the bare sand from dried-up stream or river beds during dry periods.

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6.26 km

Hengelhoef Forest Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

On one of the inland dune tops, the pious family de Beeckman de Vieusart-Wittouck had a chapel built, dedicated to the Mother of God.
These dunes were created during the …

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6.38 km

Bosman sculpture in Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Highlight • Monument

Of branches and twigs...

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6.43 km

Chapel and Forest Trail in Natuurreservaat Hengelhoef

Highlight • Religious Site

Quiet climbing path, you are not allowed to go everywhere as a pedestrian. There are borders where walkers and cyclists are allowed. If you end up on the other path, show each other some respect.

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6.79 km

Visvijver Hengelhoef

Lake

7.16 km

Fishing pond at Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Very pleasant walk around the fishponds. The paths are easy to walk. A multitude of water birds on the pond...and outside tourist periods quite quiet. 👌.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

2.40 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

3.35 km

2.08 km

696 m

355 m

Elevation

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Saturday 6 June

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Hengelhoef Visitor Center – Hengelhoef Nature Reserve loop from Houthalen Kerselaarstraat

Limburg Landscape

Hengelhoef Visitor Center

Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Land Dune Summit at Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Hengelhoef Forest Chapel

Bosman sculpture in Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

Chapel and Forest Trail in Natuurreservaat Hengelhoef

Fishing pond at Hengelhoef Nature Reserve

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