Thorpark - green - 4,0 km

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen
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This short hike starts at Thorpark and takes you to the foot of the Waterschei slag heap. You return via the Stiemerbeekvallei.

Extensive description Close

Thorpark is an area of 10 km² behind the former Waterschei mine. The area has so many qualities that it will connect to the National Park. Here you will find everything the Hoge Kempen has to offer: mine stone heaps amidst heathland and pine woodlands, a beautiful stream valley, juniper berries, and continental dunes. Some striking buildings spice up the landscape: the children’s colony of As and the coal mine of Waterschei (Thor Central). You can already do extensive hiking here, but a gateway in the familiar style of the other gateways is (still) not present.

4.1 km

Distance

1 hours

Average time

40 m

Ascent

Afbeelding
Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen - Thorpark
RLKM vzw

Start points

Practical info

Bus

Public transport

parking

Parking

Horeca

Hospitality

  • Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after a wet period
  • Risk of slipping: the trails, steep slopes and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
  • Picnic bench(es) available along the way

Nature partners

Hiking maps for this route

Hiking map Thorpark (Dutch)

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

4,00 €