Schulensmeer – Schulensmeer loop from Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk

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Schulensmeer – Schulensmeer loop from Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk

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Schulensmeer – Schulensmeer loop from Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk

03:02

12.0km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Schulensbroek

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Wooden bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Bench with a view of the flood plain around the schulens lake. It is ideal for spotting waterfowl here, so it is a good idea to bring binoculars.

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4.07 km

Schulensmeer

Highlight • Lake

The Schulensmeer is located in the west of the Belgian province of Limburg, in the valley of the Demer on the territory of Herk-de-Stad (part of the municipality of Schulen) …

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5.08 km

Quiet Spot for Birds, Hikers, and Anglers

Highlight • Lake

Where rest, water and the sound of birds belong together...

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5.27 km

West side of Schulensmeer

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

On the other side of the dike, there is also water at times...

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5.97 km

The Schulensbroek

Highlight • Natural

Walking by a lake, in Schulen it can be done time and time again...

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7.31 km

't Vloot at the Schulensmeer

Highlight • Cafe

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Cafeteria "'t Vloot" (3560 Lummen, Demerstraat 60) at the Schulensmeer
You should definitely stop here and reward yourself with a drink. Hiking trails. So many options here and …

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7.39 km

Tip for those who love views (don't tell anyone): enter the reception centre and go up the stairs, through the corridor and onto the viewing platform. From up high you see more and relax even more wonderfully.

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7.75 km

Schulensmeer

Highlight • Lake

The lake is fed by water from the Demer. The Mangelbeek, the Zwarte Beek, the Herk, the Gete, the Velpe and the Begijnenbeek also flow in the same valley. The …

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8.89 km

Zandvang

Lake

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

2.00 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

4.11 km

2.32 km

994 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

16°C

8°C

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Comments

April 23, 2022,Wandeling Schulensmeer

Walk from the Schulensmeer to the heart of the wide Schulensbroek.
Starting point is the visitor center and follow the yellow route 10km

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January 26, 2025,Randonnée à Schulensmeer

Well, for once, part of the walk initially chosen (yellow rectangle) was under water. So we had to take an alternative route. Site of ornithological interest. During the summer, it must be very pleasant! The car park at the start has two spaces with electric charging stations. The cafeteria, whether before or after the walk, offers good things to drink …

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January 9, 2022,Wandeling rond het Schulensmeer

In this nature reserve you can walk in a vast, moist grassland where many plants and animals feel at home. From the viewing platform of the Schulensmeer visitor center you have a great view of the birds. Several hiking trails depart.

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December 4, 2024,Lummen (Linkhout) - Schulensmeer - Schulen

Today we started from the public (free) parking lot at restaurant 't Vloot in Linkhout (Lummen). A beautiful walk through the beautiful nature reserve Schulensbroek.

We walk along the Schulensmeer and briefly through Schulen where it is possible to take a break. There are no catering facilities along the way.

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February 5, 2023,Wandeling Schulensmeer

In Limburg it was manageable today. We left by car 🚘 a little before noon. We explored the path around the Schulsenmeer. That was the first time for us. We mostly slogged through the mud and mud. The Schulensbroek is rich in many birds 🕊. @Jeff S also walked there once 😅 Fortunately the sun ☀️ sometimes came between the …

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November 3, 2024,Wandeling rond het Schulensmeer

Once you get to Schulen the walk is a bit less, and you are between the houses and along the main road, but definitely take binoculars or a camera with you if you want to spot birds.

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January 8, 2023,Schulens meer 10k

Yellow route, very muddy due to the works. You also go through schulen village which is a pity

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July 13, 2025,Schulensmeer

Schulensmeer loop. Hot day with little shade, but it was still enjoyable. Scanned audio QR codes for a bit of explanation and spotted lots of animals.

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