Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE) – Mijnbeeld Beringen loop from Beringen

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Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE) – Mijnbeeld Beringen loop from Beringen

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Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE) – Mijnbeeld Beringen loop from Beringen

01:55

7.57km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.77 km

Pithead tower

Highlight • Monument

The two monumental headframes of the former coal mine in Beringen, located on the be-MINE site, are restored icons of Limburg's mining history. They once carried the shaft wheels for …

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2.95 km

Beringen Coal Mine (be-MINE)

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1902 and 1903, six test drillings in the villages of Beverlo, Beringen, Koersel and Paal confirmed the presence of coal.

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3.12 km

Flower Park

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A beautiful green space, laid out with herbs and flowers on the square between the mine buildings. In the middle of the park stands a section of a stone shaft. …

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3.32 km

Houtpark Track Park with Historic Trains

Highlight • Historical Site

You can view the trains up close. Ideal for the enthusiast.

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3.42 km

Mijnbeeld Beringen

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In Beringen, there's always something to see featuring bears, especially on special occasions. While the name Beringen has nothing to do with bears, the official coat of arms (since 1362!) …

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3.53 km

Former Mine Control Building Beringen

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the former control building of the Beringen mine, designed by A. Huybrighs and G. Nijs, December 1924. Source and information: inventaris.onroerenderfgoed.be/erfgoedobjecten/200571

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3.78 km

Director's Park (Beringen)

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The director's park in Beringen has already been mentioned in the context of the ruins of the director's villa located there. But the park is more than just that interesting, …

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3.90 km

Ruins of the Beringen Mine Director's Villa

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The ruins of the villa are still there, protected by fences (it's some constructions and the main villa). It remains an attraction for those who are "in" for past glory …

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7.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.56 km

2.51 km

1.58 km

935 m

Surfaces