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

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

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

02:28

21.4km

280m

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The route you take today is not a round trip, but goes from the Maasmechelen area to the Dilsen-Stokkem area. So you leave the Netherlands behind for a while and discover Belgian Limburg today! The route is almost 21.5 kilometers through a hilly landscape and can certainly be called challenging.…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Mechelse Heide

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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107 m

Mechelse Heide — Lakes and Sand Dunes

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Beautiful surroundings. Especially come in August when the heather is in bloom. Wonderful!

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1.92 km

Descend the steps through the heath

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Challenge yourself during a trail run with these stairs in the middle of the Mechelse Heide. Your effort will be rewarded by the beautiful surroundings. Especially in the flowering period (August/September) you will be surprised with beautiful colors.

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7.01 km

Suspension Bridge in Hoge Kempen National Park

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At the top you have a beautiful view over the Maas valley towards the Netherlands. In clear weather you can see the Ardennes and the Eifel on the horizon.

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12.0 km

Old abandoned railway for mining

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The route runs over the old mining railway at several points.

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16.0 km

View of the Grote Plas

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From this path you have a beautiful view of the Grote Plas, with the Limburg hilly landscape in the background. Catch your breath here or continue running and forget about the effort because you are distracted by the breathtaking surroundings.

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17.5 km

View of Terhills Lake

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A bit of climbing, but then you have something! Enjoy a breathtaking panorama here and take in the beautiful nature of Limburg.

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21.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

3.85 km

2.38 km

604 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

3.12 km

2.78 km

1.72 km

1.48 km

536 m

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Sunday 31 May

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12 %

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

Mechelse Heide — Lakes and Sand Dunes

Descend the steps through the heath

Suspension Bridge in Hoge Kempen National Park

Old abandoned railway for mining

View of the Grote Plas

View of Terhills Lake

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