Best trails in Hoge Kempen National Park

This circular hike takes hikers past the Connectera viewpoint in the Hoge Kempen National Park. The walk runs through the Terhills project where the Eisden coal mine was located until 1987. The walk goes around the large lake over the two mine elevations with beautiful views of the area. Parking is located at the start of the route.

This varied walking route takes you around the Grote Plas and the Lanklaarderbos. The starting point of this route is easily accessible by car and public transport, and you can park here in the parking lot. You enjoy views over the water and other beautiful places to enjoy the soothing nature. You can also combine this route with a visit to Eisden-Tuinwijk.

This hike starts at the Terhills parking lot and leads over the impressive Tweeling Terril and Panorama Terril, two remnants of Belgium's mining history. The two terrils are connected in the middle by the striking Cyclists' Bridge over the water. The route offers beautiful views of the lake and the surroundings of the Hoge Kempen National Park.

This walk takes you on a tour of the Mechelse Heide. The Mechelse Heide is one of the largest moorland areas in Flanders. It lies on the eastern edge of the Kempish plateau and is the ideal gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park for experienced hikers. Here you will find a wide range of trails through forests, heathland and along abandoned quarries. There are undoubtedly some steep climbs, but they are invariably rewarded with beautiful views. Children can play to their heart's content on a...

This shorter circular hike starts at the Salamander campsite in Maasmechelen and takes hikers through the Mechelse Heide nature reserve. There is a lot of elevation change along the way which makes it adventurous for children. Hikers can enjoy expansive views, beautiful forests and purple heather. The walk is marked with a blue symbol. Parking is located at the start of the route.

This hike runs through the Flemish Nature Reserve the Valley of the Ziepbeek in the Hoge Kempen National Park. The hike starts at the hotel Le Butte aux Bois in Lanaken. The route follows unpaved paths and footbridges through heathland and dense forests. Hikers can enjoy views of ponds and meadows. Parking is located near the hotel Le Butte aux Bois.

This hike in the Hoge Kempen National Park starts at the gateway Mechelse Heide and is an absolute classic. Hikers walk through a unique landscape of vast heathlands - which turn a beautiful purple in August and September - and quiet pine forests. The route climbs the high land dunes and offers spectacular panoramas of ancient gravel pits and ponds from the tops. The surface consists mostly of dirt trails; although this makes for a dry trail, the loose sand can make the climbs tough at times....

This route is very suitable for both hikers and mountain bikers, and starts in the village of Eisden-Tuinwijk. Then you will be taken through the wooded area via this beautiful route and then return to the starting point. This specific walking route is also recommended for walking in the beautiful nature of the province of Limburg.

This circular hike starts in Maasmechelen and takes hikers through the Flemish nature reserve the Mechelse Heide in the Hoge Kempen National Park. The walk follows beautifully maintained paths through forests and vast meadows. Along the way, the route passes some magnificent views. Parking is located at the start of the route.

This challenging trail starts at the Terhills parking lot and leads hikers to the impressive Twin Star Ridge in the Hoge Kempen National Park. The trail offers a mix of beautiful forests and panoramic views. The hike follows narrow trails that can be overgrown, and is sometimes challenging due to elevation changes and steep sections.