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'Fietsen door de bomen' in National Park Bosland is located at junction 272 of the cycle network in nature reserve Pijnven, which is itself part of the dense forest landscape of National Park Bosland. The poles supporting the cycle path symbolize the straight trunks of the pine trees in the forest where it is located. This ensures that the construction blends beautifully into the surroundings. The forests of Pijnven consist mainly of conifers that were planted decades ago for timber production for mining. However, with the closure of the Limburg coal mines, these trees were never felled.

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.

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A look at the lake and the nature around it.

A huge marker with rounded curves on which is engraved Geodetic Station.

Kim Clijsters 3.0 refers to the third phase in Kim Clijsters's extraordinary sports story, in which she sought her place again in professional tennis after previous comebacks and a rich career. Clijsters became one of the greatest Belgian sports icons of all time, with a career characterized by talent, perseverance, and the courage to start over again and again. After her first retirement in 2007, her story seemed complete, but in 2009, she surprised the tennis world with an unprecedented comeback. As a young mother, she immediately won the US Open and confirmed her status as an absolute world champion. In 2012, another retirement followed, this time definitively—or so it seemed at the time. Her record was solid, with multiple Grand Slam titles and a world No. 1 ranking, along with a reputation as a complete player with power, speed, and fair play. Clijsters 3.0 began in 2020 when Kim, at the age of 36, announced her intention to compete at the highest level again. Not driven by rankings or titles, but by a love of the game and the personal challenge of discovering her limits. This third phase was fundamentally different from previous comebacks, and modern women's tennis was physically faster and younger than ever. Clijsters had to compete against a generation that had grown up with her as an idol. Although this comeback didn't yield any major sporting successes, Kim Clijsters 3.0 took on a different meaning. It was less about winning and more about inspiring resilience and demonstrating that top-level sport remains possible even after classic career moments. She became a symbol of lifelong learning, of starting over without guarantees, and of daring to fail in the public sphere. Today, Kim Clijsters 3.0 primarily represents a mentality: not being stuck in a version of yourself, but evolving with every phase of life. Her third chapter confirmed that her legacy lies not only in trophies but also in her role as an example for athletes, parents, and anyone who ever considers pursuing a dream once more.

The recreation area is known to many as "het (Koersels) kapelleke" (the Koersels chapel), as it grew around the chapel of Our Lady of the Stakes and has been a place of pilgrimage since 1826. The observation tower is the focal point of this wooded area. Anyone who climbs the nearly 30-meter-high tower can look out over the typical Kempen landscape. The area includes a playground, minigolf, trick pin courts, a splash pond, and numerous beautiful camping sites for youth clubs. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy an orienteering run. The hiking opportunities are endless. Source and more: https://www.beringen.be/recreatie-t-fonteintje Admission to the playground, observation tower, and splash pond is free. Open from the beginning of the Easter holidays until the end of the autumn holidays. Opening hours at https://www.visitberingen.be/fonteintje

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