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Lommel

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Sahara Beach loop from Lommel

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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Maaseik
Lommel

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Sahara Beach loop from Lommel

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4.6

(74)

568

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Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower – Sahara Beach loop from Lommel

01:15

4.89km

10m

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: September 26, 2026

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Nationaal Park Bosland

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1.89 km

Trail Between Two Ponds in Bosland National Park

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Relatively narrow path between two ponds. Undoubtedly they are connected, but they still have a separate atmosphere. The largest one offers you a nice view of the watchtower, the smaller …

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2.54 km

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower

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Super nice lookout tower with an even better overview of the area... The Sahara, the ponds and the forests can be seen in one package...

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2.89 km

There are many places in the Sahara where you can observe water birds, but with this bird watching wall you can sit quietly with information about the birds that you can see here.

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3.07 km

As the name of this highlight suggests, you can see the watchtower from here. With the water as a foreground always good for a photo. On the very other side …

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3.49 km

Sahara Beach

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The Sahara is a unique nature reserve in Belgium of about 200 ha.
The bare, desert-like sandy soil is a result of industrial activities and silting up due to the …

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3.54 km

You will find the Smooth Snake on the central wide hiking trail towards the large pool of the Sahara. You can discover these while climbing and clambering.
A goal for …

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3.75 km

Willow huts by Will Beckers

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is it art Is it play equipment? Both. Children can romp around to their heart's content in this forest playground. The great thing about this place: You don't need any …

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4.89 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.33 km

1.09 km

321 m

158 m

Surfaces

2.29 km

1.04 km

753 m

334 m

321 m

158 m

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Saturday 17 October

12°C

4°C

56 %

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