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Natural Monuments

Lommel Sahara

Natural Monuments

Lommel Sahara

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lommel Sahara

Cycling

5.0

(265)

Road cycling

4.9

(134)

Hiking

5.0

(21)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Running

5.0

(3)

Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Tips

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 1, 2023

Cycling

This nature reserve with many opportunities for walking and cycling was created by human activities. For example, the lake was created by sand extraction between 1920 and 1925 and the …

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(( OccultaFauna ))

June 20, 2020

Cycling

The Sahara of Lommel is a natural phenomenon! It is a breathtaking desert landscape nestled in the middle of a large forest of fragrant conifers. The blue sky of the lake and the incomparable flora and fauna of the place will make your excursion to the Sahara of Lommel unforgettable.

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Claudine en Robert🇧🇪🚴

June 8, 2022

Cycling

The large sandy plain of the Lommel Sahara resembles a miniature desert. But there are also clear blue lakes, heather strips and fragrant coniferous and deciduous forests. Here you walk past cool play elements, the land art artworks by Will Beckers, the pedestrian bridge and the famous watchtower

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Lommel Sahara

4.6

(139)

789

riders

#1.

Lommel Sahara – Cycling through the Trees loop from Lommel

41.6km

02:21

70m

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate

4.4

(10)

218

riders

#2.

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Lommel Sahara loop from Natuurreservaat Heuvelse Heide

36.0km

02:53

70m

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate

4.5

(143)

838

riders

#3.

Kanaal van Beverlo – Beverlo Canal loop from Leopoldsburg

48.6km

02:48

80m

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate

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Elevation 50 m

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6°C

41 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Lommel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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