Mechelse Heide - green - 3,7 km

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen
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A woodland hike that takes you past the old little station of Eisden.

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This 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

Afbeelding
Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen - Mechelse Heide
Erwin Christis

Start points

Practical info

Bus

Public transport

parking

Parking

Horeca

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

Nature partners

Hiking maps for this route

Hiking map Mechelse Heide (Dutch)

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

4,00 €