Thorpark - red - 12,7 km
Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen
Thorpark - red - 12,7 km
Extensive description CloseThorpark 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 find everything the Hoge Kempen has to offer: spoil heaps amidst heathland and pine woodlands, a beautiful stream valley, junipers, and continental dunes. Some striking buildings enhance the landscape: the children's colony of As and the Waterschei coal mine (Thor Central). You can already do extensive hiking here, but a gateway in the familiar style of the other gateways is (not yet) available.
12.8
km
Distance
3 hours 11 min
Average time
103
m
Ascent
Start points
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Thorpark: access point As-Terril
Fazantenstraat z/n , 3665 As -
Thorpark: starting point De Kolonie
Bilzerweg 88 , 3665 As -
Gateway Thorpark
André Dumontlaan 67 , 3600 Genk
Practical info
Public transport
Parking
Hospitality
- dog park
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Beware of oak processionary caterpillars
- Risk of slipping: paths, steep slopes and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the route
- Camper parking at the starting point
- Bivouac area possible / bivouac zone available