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De Wijers: De Maten - boarding point Diepenbekerbos (orange)

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De Wijers: De Maten - boarding point Diepenbekerbos (orange)

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De Wijers: De Maten - boarding point Diepenbekerbos (orange)

01:45

6.90km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 10, 2025

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

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Parking

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3.24 km

Stiemerbeek

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The Stiemerbeek has its source in the Schansbroek nature reserve near the former Waterschei coal mine and the Horensberg forest area, on the border of the municipalities of Genk and …

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4.10 km

Idyllic spot

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Here the Stiemerbeek, the Winterbeek and the Mienbeek meet.

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4.39 km

Bird Observation Platform at Augustine Pond

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Don't forget to bring your binoculars!

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5.54 km

Panoramic View of the Heather Fields in Natuurreservaat De Maten

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View of the heather, where purple dominates when it's in bloom...

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6.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.38 km

2.04 km

2.03 km

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

2.72 km

1.05 km

225 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

32°C

18°C

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April 18, 2025,De Maten, Startplaats Kneippstraat, oranje route

Discover the other – wet – side of De Maten. Be surprised by the variety of landscapes along the way. In De Maten, you'll find a section of authentic "wijer" landscape with beautiful ponds, connected by "heads" and "tails." It's a prime area for bird lovers, as the "wijers" are a breeding ground for numerous waterbirds and songbirds. The Augustijnenvijver …

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De Wijers: De Maten - boarding point Diepenbekerbos (orange)

Stiemerbeek

Idyllic spot

Bird Observation Platform at Augustine Pond

Panoramic View of the Heather Fields in Natuurreservaat De Maten

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