Mechelse Heide - green - 3,7 km
Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen
A woodland hike that takes you past the old little station of Eisden.
Extensive description CloseThis short, woodland hiking route guides you through the Mechels Bos and takes you past the small station of Eisden, the final stop of the Kolenspoor. The last coal train left in 1987, passenger traffic had already been discontinued earlier. The wooden station building burned down completely and was later rebuilt as a tavern.
The old outbuildings of the station were also rebuilt and equipped as hikers' huts.
3.7
km
Distance
56 min
Average time
12
m
Ascent
Start points
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Gateway Mechelse Heide
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Mechelse Heide - Starting point Station Eisden
Spoorwegstraat 10 , 3630 Maasmechelen
Practical info
Public transport
Parking
Hospitality
- Dog park
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Beware of processionary caterpillars
- Slippery danger: the paths, steep slopes and stairway can be muddy and slippery.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the way
- Camper parking at the starting point
- Bivouac camping possible / bivouac area available