Mechelse Heide - green - 2,6 km
Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen
You can expect a short hike through woodland and heathland in the Kikbeekbron subarea.
Extensive description CloseThe Kikbeekbron is a 3 km² subarea of the National Park that mainly consists of a former gravel and sand quarry, heathland, and abandoned fields. The Kikbeek springs from this quarry.
The blue and green hiking routes are not accessible from October 18, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The Agency for Nature and Forest starts the largest Blue Deal project in Flanders at the Kikbeek source in Maasmechelen. The goal is to restore the ecosystem of the original Kikbeekvallei. This will retain more water in the area.
2.6
km
Distance
39 min
Average time
24
m
Ascent
Afbeelding
Onroerend erfgoed - Kris Vandevorst
Start points
-
Mechelse Heide - Starting point Camping Kikmolen
Kikmolenstraat 3 , 3630 Maasmechelen
Practical info
Parking
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Risk of slipping: the trails, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
