Mechelse Heide: Hiking Trail - 5.76 km

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5.76 km
57 m
01h09
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The Mechelse Heide is part of the Flemish Nature Reserve Hoge Kempen. It is located on the eastern edge of the Kempisch Plateau and was the first nature reserve in Limburg. With a total area of 900 hectares, it is also one of the largest heathlands in Flanders. The management is in the hands of the Agency for Nature and Forest. The rolling landscape, with loamy sandy soil and peaty spots, conjures up a beautiful purple carpet of flowering heather in summer. On the hilltops you have a beautiful view over the heath and the Maasland.

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Difficulty level: Medium (63/100)

Length: 5.76 km

Duration: 01h09


Total ascent: 57 m

Maximal slope: 2.2 %

Average slope: 1 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 57 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 792 m (14 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 5.22 km (91 %)

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Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start: 3630 Mechelen-aan-de-Maas, België
        Closest address to end: Steenweg naar As, 3630 Mechelen-aan-de-Maas, België

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        Places of interest

        1. Beestige Boelbos

          0 · Speelbos
          gemeente Maasmechelen
        2. Maasmechelen

          0 · Village centre
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        3. 't Salamanderke

          0 · Pub
          This cafeteria has a spacious terrace where you can quietly enjoy while the children romp to their …
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        4. Kruinenpad

          0 · Landmark
          A hiking trail at a height of ten meters between the treetops. The Kruinenpad is 181 m long and …
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        5. Maasmechelen

          0 · Sub-Municipality
          The multicultural character of Maasmechelen can be found in the wide variety of restaurants and …
          Dromos
        6. Menhir on the Mechelen Heath

          0 · Heath
          The menhir on the Mechelen Heath is located in the Hoge Kempen National Park, which opened in 2006 …
          Wikipedia
        7. Hourglass path

          0 · Tourist attraction

          Specifically for disabled people there is an hourglass path with experience elements. This …

          gemeente Maasmechelen
        8. GRAND CANYON OF FLANDERS 6,5KM - one of the largest heathlands in Flanders! Maasmechelen

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        9. Gateway Mechelse Heide

          0 · Entrance
          Being a nature lover and keen hiker, this is my favourite gateway. No fewer than nine paths are …
          Discovering Belgium
        10. Camping accommodation park Salamander

          1 · Pub
          This cafeteria has a spacious terrace where you can quietly enjoy while the children romp to their …
          Visit Limburg
        11. Salamander

          0 · Youth room
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