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Genkse Heide and Schemmersberg Sand Pit
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsBelgiumFlandersSouth LimburgHasseltGenk
Genkse Heide and Schemmersberg Sand Pit
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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
January 18, 2024
Hiking
Information about this special but certainly not inferior nature reserve:
How did the Genk heath come about?
Heathland is a landscape and nature type that was created by humans. Very …
How did the Genk heath come about?
Heathland is a landscape and nature type that was created by humans. Very …
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•🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën
January 19, 2024
Hiking
The Schemmersberg is a 40-hectare heathland and dune area that is closely linked to the Zonhoverheide forest complex.
Drift plains with sand sedge and bunt grass have a place on the abandoned parts of the sand quarry. The Schemmersberg walks run near the old agricultural hamlet of “Klotbroek” (the old name is Slaapdel). Schemmersberg is derived from the Middle Dutch schim, which means shadow. The Schemmersberg area has 3 marked walks.
Drift plains with sand sedge and bunt grass have a place on the abandoned parts of the sand quarry. The Schemmersberg walks run near the old agricultural hamlet of “Klotbroek” (the old name is Slaapdel). Schemmersberg is derived from the Middle Dutch schim, which means shadow. The Schemmersberg area has 3 marked walks.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Genkse Heide and Schemmersberg Sand Pit
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Informations
Distance 916 m
Uphill 10 m
Downhill 20 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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