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Treinstapper from Beverlo to Zolder

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Treinstapper from Beverlo to Zolder

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Treinstapper from Beverlo to Zolder

06:32

25.1km

180m

Hiking

If you would like to experience how the mining history in Limburg has transformed the landscape, then this Station-to-station walk of just under 25 km is certainly something for you. You will walk from be-MINE, the mine site in Beringen, to the mine site in Heusden-Zolder. You will start and…

by VISITFLANDERS

Last updated: June 16, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat Zwarte Beek

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Helderbeek-Terril

De Galgenberg

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3.57 km

Viewpoint on the Beringen spoil tip

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135 meters but you don't have to climb to the top, there are stairs - and of course a spectacular view above with the necessary benches.

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5.00 km

Heath and pond in the Valley of the Black Brook

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Entrance of a beautiful path around a piece of inaccessible but also very nice to see heath, fen and sand area with many conifers around it. You can see it …

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7.29 km

Pond of the Kleine Beek

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This beautiful looking water where you can find beautiful flora and many water birds, insects and frogs is actually part of a fairly complex ecosystem with more water in the …

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10.2 km

Valley of the Zwarte Beek

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With its 1,300 hectares, this is one of the largest nature reserves in Flanders. The Zwarte Beek valley is known for its extreme variation: from a swampy peaty stream valley …

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14.9 km

Recreation Area 't Fonteintje

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From this freely accessible 30 meter high tower, you have an impressive view of the Limburg area. For a snack or a drink you can go to the tavern at the foot of the tower.

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15.5 km

Pond and Heath at De Watersnip

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Behind the pond, near De Watersnip, there is a beautiful piece of heathland with a fen and some lovely benches to enjoy the peace and/or the view.

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15.8 km

Visitor Center De Watersnip

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The visitor center is the perfect starting point for cycling and hiking tours in the area, which is particularly beautiful due to the alternation of hay meadows, pastures and forests. …

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20.7 km

View of the Terril

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The opening in the forest provides a view of the slag heap.

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22.4 km

Heusden Water Tower on De Galgenberg

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Here too, the water tower is on a mountain as you often see. Other examples: the water tower on the Klitsberg in Paal, the Balenberg in Baal and so on.

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24.1 km

Mine site

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On the site (part 1):

Shaft towers built from 1924 (shaft I) and 1925 (shaft II), to a design by Lemaire (Châtelineau), by the Luxembourg construction company Wurth. Made of …

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24.2 km

Headframe I

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The two shaft towers were built from 1924 (shaft I) and 1925 (shaft II), based on a design by Lemaire (Chatelineau), by the Luxembourg construction company Wurth. Made of metal …

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24.3 km

ZLDR Air Factory

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ZLDR Luchtfabriek tells the impressive story of the coal mine's lifts and the ventilation of the subsurface. Fresh air had to circulate, up to 1000 metres deep.

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24.4 km

Mortuary

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The only remaining mortuary of all the Limburg mines is located on the Zolder mine site. Unfortunately, fatal accidents occurred regularly during mining. This former mortuary was used to store …

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25.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

9.13 km

2.51 km

1.18 km

602 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

5.45 km

3.70 km

3.20 km

1.30 km

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Highest point (110 m)

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Comments

December 15, 2024,🇧🇪Terril challenge/Mijnen tocht

Once again some old-fashioned elevation in my walk, isn't that great!! Beautiful route, sinking into the mud in some parts and dancing on the pratsj😄
Perfect organization👌 Very nice to walk through the former power station! There are a number of antique elements such as the former compressors. These provide a special, authentic atmosphere. In any case, they have fantastically …

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December 15, 2024,Mijnentocht 2024

Lots of people for the walk today, then it takes a while before you can walk at your own pace. On the way I was overtaken by @Im Do , we chatted and walked together for a while and then each continued on their own, she is also faster than me. Just a quick climb up the last slag heap …

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May 24, 2025,Streek-GR Limburgse Mijnen - Dag 5 - van Zolder naar Beverlo

This morning I drove to be-mine by car and left it there. Walked two kilometers to get there by bus from the line to Heusden-Zolder. By the way, he was an extremely friendly bus driver, I wished him a nice day when I got out, to which he said, you too and see you later. Then we started the walk, …

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June 2, 2025

If you would like to experience how the mining history in Limburg has transformed the landscape, then this Station-to-station walk of just under 25 km is certainly something for you. You will walk from be-MINE, the mine site in Beringen, to the mine site in Heusden-Zolder. You will start and finish with

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Treinstapper from Beverlo to Zolder

Viewpoint on the Beringen spoil tip

Heath and pond in the Valley of the Black Brook

Pond of the Kleine Beek

Valley of the Zwarte Beek

Recreation Area 't Fonteintje

Pond and Heath at De Watersnip

Visitor Center De Watersnip

View of the Terril

Heusden Water Tower on De Galgenberg

Mine site

Headframe I

ZLDR Air Factory

Mortuary

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