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Natural Monuments

In den Brand Sand Dunes

Natural Monuments

In den Brand Sand Dunes

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In den Brand Sand Dunes

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Gravel riding

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Location: Hechtel-Eksel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Tips

December 24, 2022

Hiking

The dunes of 'In den Brand' were created in the last ice age, 12,000 years ago when fierce north winds drove sand to the Kempen. Real inland dunes were created …

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June 9, 2024

Hiking

The dune area 'In den Brand' owes its name to the fact that people used to come here to get their firewood. At the entrance to In den Brand you will find a nice picnic spot with some giant insects in wood, great fun for the children. The dunes further away are unique 'land dunes', which can sometimes reach a height of 40 meters. So some serious calf-biters!

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August 7, 2020

Hiking

The sand is real beach sand, which used to be carried with the wind to this place. The trees ensure that the sand does not blow up again.

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#1.

Kamp van Beverlo – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel-Eksel

8.59km

02:11

20m

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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#2.

Wooden Snake Sculpture – Maria Chapel Henri Wouters loop from Hechtel-Eksel

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20m

20m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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(12)

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#3.

Kamp van Beverlo – In den Brand Sand Dunes loop from Hechtel-Eksel

19.8km

05:01

40m

40m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Hard

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Elevation 110 m

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Hechtel-Eksel, Maaseik, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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