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Homeles Pond – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

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Homeles Pond – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

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Homeles Pond – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

02:16

8.98km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

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4.14 km

Pond and bench in De Maten Nature Reserve

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempens Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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4.24 km

Homeles Pond

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempen Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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4.86 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Together with the Valley of the Stiemerbeek, De Maten forms a nature reserve that is part of De Wijers and is located on the territory of Genk, Hasselt and Diepenbeek. …

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5.72 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Nature reserve De Maten, in the province of Limburg, between Genk and Hasselt, is one of the oldest nature reserves in Flanders. The walking routes run between the heath and …

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5.91 km

The Hommelaar

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One of the water lakes in De Maten...

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6.06 km

Grazers

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Sheep keep it short...

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7.11 km

Bridge

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The new bridge over the Stiemerbeek is a joint project of Natuurpunt Genk, de Wijers and the city of Genk. The bridge connects the hiking trails on both sides of …

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8.90 km

Starting Point De Pengel – De Maten Walking Area

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You are here at the starting point 'De Pengel' on Havenlaan in Diepenbeek at the confluence of the Stiemerbeek, the Winterbeek and the Mienbeek.

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8.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

2.46 km

1.38 km

437 m

Surfaces

5.62 km

1.36 km

467 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Homeles Pond – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat De Maten

Pond and bench in De Maten Nature Reserve

Homeles Pond

De Maten Nature Reserve

De Maten Nature Reserve

The Hommelaar

Grazers

Bridge

Starting Point De Pengel – De Maten Walking Area

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