Oudsbergen and the surrounding area have something beautiful in store for every hiker! Make your stay at holiday home ‘Ellé’Belle’ even more enjoyable with the following recommendations.

Source: https://www.wandeleninlimburg.be/nl/wandelroutes

OUDSBERG

The hiking route ‘Oudsberg’ is the ideal introduction to the very characteristic sand dunes in Oudsbergen. Occasionally, you will have to climb quite a bit, but the beautiful view from the top of the Oudsberg is worth the effort.

Features
Region: Hoge Kempen National Park

Hiking Routes
Green 3.1 km – Blue 7.3 km – Orange 11.5 km – Red 14.2 km

Starting Points
Kerkhof Opglabbeek
Camping Zavelbos

DONDERSLAG

The Donderslag hiking area takes you through the forests of Oudsbergen to some beautiful ponds such as Turfven and Ruiterkuilen.

Features
Region: Hoge Kempen National Park

Hiking Routes
Green 4.1 km – Blue 6.7 km – Yellow 10.9 km – Red 14.1 km

Starting Points
Leemkuilstraat
Weg naar Zwartberg

THORPARK

In 10 km², you’ll find almost everything that makes the Hoge Kempen region typical: mining slag heaps amidst heathlands and pine forests, a brook valley (Stiemerbeek valley), and the juniper scrub (Heiderbos). Thorpark is an area of 10 km² behind the former Waterschei mine. The area has so many qualities that it will eventually be part of the National Park. Here, you’ll find everything the Hoge Kempen has to offer: mining slag heaps amidst heath and pine forests, a beautiful brook valley, junipers, and sand dunes. Some notable buildings add character to the landscape: the children’s colony of As and the Waterschei coal mine (Thor Central). You can already hike extensively here, but a gateway in the well-known design of other gates is (still) not available.

Features
Region: Hoge Kempen National Park

Hiking Routes
Blue 1.7 km – Green 4.3 km – Blue 7.9 km – Thematic 12.1 km – Red 12.7 km – Yellow 16.4 km

DE MATEN

This route introduces you to the wonderfully beautiful nature reserve between Genk and Diepenbeek. You’ll walk along the many ponds of the Maten to the Diepenbeek Forest. Note: dogs are not allowed on this route due to the presence of many vulnerable animals in the area.

Scenically, this is the most varied walk in Bokrijk and Kiewit, where you’ll discover all aspects, from ponds to forests, from Galloways to herons. A demanding trip, but definitely worth it.

Starting Point: Slagmolenweg 76, Genk Slagmolen

Enjoy your hiking!