Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

The Observation Tower Tavern – Recreation Area 't Fonteintje loop from Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen)

Routes

Running trails & routes

The Observation Tower Tavern – Recreation Area 't Fonteintje loop from Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen)

Moderate

5.0

(2)

runners

The Observation Tower Tavern – Recreation Area 't Fonteintje loop from Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen)

01:14

11.7km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.80 km for 3.08 km

Open: • October-March: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM • April-September: 7:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 6.80 km for 3.08 km

Open: • October-March: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM • April-September: 7:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

800 m

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw aan de Staak Chapel ('t Fonteintje)

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel of Our Lady on the Stake of 1833 is located in a beautiful area with lots of recreation and on the path of walks in the Valley of the Zwarte Beek. The chapel played the role of a church for a while, especially at the end of 1834 when the church of Koersel, where the chapel is located, was destroyed. The origin of the chapel, which quickly became a place of pilgrimage, dates back to 1826. In 1939, the chapel was expanded to the size it has today. You will find the entire origin story on site. In addition to the chapel, there is also a Marian Park with scenes of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady and a Calvary. That park dates from 1910-1911 and was renovated in the 1950s.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.03 km

The Observation Tower Tavern

Highlight • Cafe

This tavern is named after the high tower in the recreational area ‘t Fonteintje in Koersel-Kapelleke (Beringen). Here you can enjoy a delicious daily special or a refreshing drink in the quiet, wooded surroundings. The recreational area also features a large, attractive playground, mini-golf, a Halloween attraction, and a water play area.

Showing Translation

Tip by

1.21 km

Recreation Area 't Fonteintje

Highlight • Rest Area

From this freely accessible 30 meter high tower, you have an impressive view of the Limburg area. For a snack or a drink you can go to the tavern at the foot of the tower.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.6 km

Zwarte Beek Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Here the valley of the Zwarte Beek is wide; boardwalks allow you to walk through it and the ends, sometimes marshy and sometimes with heather, are full of fauna and flora. The red walking route is a must in spring for lovers of celandine, wood anemones, marsh marigolds and busy animals, from deer and woodpeckers to frogs.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.58 km

2.37 km

1.08 km

659 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

1.34 km

1.17 km

756 m

132 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

22°C

12°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

5.0

1,120

Nature trail Hoge Kempen long - Limburg

02:33h

22.0km

230m

Moderate

4.4

658

Nature trail Hoge Kempen medium-long - Limburg

01:36h

14.0km

100m

Hard

5.0

605

National Park Marathon

05:07h

44.7km

320m

Moderate

4.6

184

Nature trail Hoge Kempen short - Limburg

00:57h

8.19km

80m

Moderate

4.3

148

Route from Bilzen - Limburg

01:03h

9.20km

90m

Hard

4.0

National Park Trail: Mechelse Heide and Terhills Loop

02:27h

21.6km

210m

Moderate

Man-made mining landscapes (brief) - Limburg

01:16h

11.1km

110m

Hard

Heath, suspension bridges and highlights - 10 trail runs in Limburg

02:28h

21.4km

280m

Moderate

3.7

Hasselt City and Prinsbeemden Trail

01:20h

12.4km

40m

Hard

Genk to Hasselt Train-hopper Trail

02:28h

22.9km

60m

Moderate

4.4

926

View of Terhills Lake – View from Tweelingterril loop from Eisden

01:32h

13.3km

130m

Hard

4.5

856

Keeses Mill – Zandplek Play Area loop from Kasterlee

02:06h

18.7km

30m

The Observation Tower Tavern – Recreation Area 't Fonteintje loop from Vallei van de Zwarte Beek (Beringen)

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw aan de Staak Chapel ('t Fonteintje)

The Observation Tower Tavern

Recreation Area 't Fonteintje

Zwarte Beek Valley Nature Reserve

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️