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Bois du Cazier Coal Mine – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Le Bois du Cazier

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Bois du Cazier Coal Mine – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Le Bois du Cazier

Moderate

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Bois du Cazier Coal Mine – Bois du Cazier Mining Site loop from Le Bois du Cazier

02:46

10.1km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

Pedestrian Bridge Between Le Bois du Cazier and Terril 2

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Mooie verbinding tussen Le Bois du Cazier en de Terril 2 du Bois du Cazier.

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3.40 km

The Saint-Charles Sud slag heap, entirely wooded, has been converted into a place of discovery and relaxation. It adjoins the Bois du Cazier site, where the biggest mining disaster in …

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4.75 km

Bois du Cazier Coal Mine

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The origins of coal mining date back to September 30, 1822, when the coal concession was granted by a Dutch royal decree from William I to a certain Eulalie Desmanet …

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5.43 km

Bois du Cazier Mining Site

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Bois du Cazier is a coal mine in Marcinelle, Belgium, best known for the Marcinelle mining disaster that killed 262 miners on August 8, 1956. The site has been included …

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5.53 km

Marcinelle Mining Disaster Murals

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Two murals depicting people at the Marcinelle mining disaster in 1956.

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6.15 km

On the right side of the path, trees of twelve different species have been planted in memory of the 262 miners, of twelve nationalities, who perished in the Bois du Cazier disaster on August 8, 1956.

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9.40 km

Arboréo

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These are adventure courses in the treetops and interactive outdoor treasure hunts, for fun times with friends, family, or colleagues, ages 3 and up.

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9.54 km

Prince's Wood

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.02 km

2.03 km

971 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

1.45 km

473 m

426 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 2 November

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