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Kattebeekstraat 1, 3680 MAASEIK

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From egg to caterpillar… and from cocoon to butterfly… A butterfly only mates once in its life and can lay 200 to 300 eggs. Some butterfly species drop their eggs as they fly. And those are the eggs that you come across as stepping stones on your way through the woods. You will also find a jumbo and playable caterpillar, the butterfly’s miraculous growth process in the cocoon and a real butterfly takes children on its flight.

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Just follow the rivets on the pavement.
An accompanying brochure with background information is available at the
tourist office (€ 3.00).

We wish you a pleasant walk!

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Aperitifs with your private butler

Explore historical Maaseik with good food and plenty of fresh air, together with a city guide as your ‘private butler’.
Every Sunday at 11.00 from reception at Visit Maaseik. During the
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As of the dike of the Zuid-Willemsvaart, you will leave for a unique adventure, literally being ‘a high-level experience’. The Tree Crown Path passes through the crowns of the trees and is a real elevated bridge installed in the mine subsidence area. This unique trail provides a privileged view of the remarkable consequences of the mine subsidence in a beautiful setting. But your eyes will also be popping out of your head with all those birds and insects between the trees. The Kruinenpad is 181 meters long.

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Free admission.
Open every day, from sunrise till sunset.

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Walking in Thor Park

The 30-hectare Thor Park is part of the magnificent Hoge Kempen National Park. You can explore the park either on foot, or by bike using the Limburg bicycle network. The Schansbroek (stream), the Klaverberg (inland dunes) and the Kolenspoor (coal railway) are all nearby. The remarkable landscape is a combination of rare flora and fauna, magnificent industrial mine buildings and the garden suburbs. Hence the application for their classification as UNESCO world heritage.
Thor Park’s old Waterschei spoil heap, made up of waste rock adjacent to the coal seams removed during coal mining, is a nod to Genk’s rich mining history. In 1999 the spoil tip was given listed status, but you can still climb it. Just follow the little stone men to the top. You can contribute your own little stone man. At the top of the tip, you are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the impressive colliery and the KRC Genk football stadium.
To make the Thor Park area accessible to the public, eleven new walks ranging from 2 to 16 km have been mapped out. They are outlined in the handy THOR PARK map of walks, a total of more than 40 km of signposted footpaths. Information about the area is also provided. The map is available from F&B outlets at Thor Central, the main building on the site next to the C-mine Visitor Centre, or online via the National Park webshop.

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Bosland: Hike Pijnven

Explore the vast forests of Bosland in Pijnven, where you can choose from 3 walking routes. The blue route is specially designed for children, where they can play among the trees and build camps.
The orange route passes the artwork 'Cycling through the Trees' in Bosland.
Near the parking lot you will find a large covered picnic area.

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The Abeek Valley

This valley is one of the loveliest river valleys in Flanders, with a fantastically diverse and rare ecosystem on its river banks. Everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of this valley by taking a walk along the network of loops in the towns of Peer, Meeuwen-Gruitrode and Bocholt.
Walking map: € 2,50

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Wandelgebied Terhills

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Spotter cards

Discover in the beautiful set of spotter cards the most typical animals of the ‘Wijers'. The beautiful photos and fun facts will help you get to know the inhabitants of the region. In addition, the spotter cards will show you the way to the best places to spot these special animals and even give you tips on what to take with you. A must to spot animals in this unique pond area!

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Bosland: Hike Holven-'t Plat

Walk through one of the largest pine forests in Limburg and discover beautiful pieces of heathland and fens in the 't Plat nature reserve.
Or opt for the blue route that starts at the MS clinic and which is fully paved and equipped with fun play elements for the disabled.

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Leopold I hiking route

Cultural - historical heritage walk of 5.5 km. This walk passes 28 military memorials. At these monuments are also signs with information about the building or monument.

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In the wake of Jefke Tuf - Winterslag company town walk

The Winterslag garden district was the heart of the mine’s physical and social network. Sister Marie-Josephe was an integral part of this. She nursed the sick, cared for the weak and listened to everyone’s problems. The powered bicycle she rode around on earned her the nickname 'Jefke Tuf'. Follow in her wake around the garden district.

The C-mine discovery map outlines a 4-kilometre walk through this charming green residential area in the vicinity of the colliery.
Priced at € 1, the discovery map is available from the C-mine Visitor Centre during opening hours.

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Hengelhoef - Ten Haagdoorn

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Greeters, volunteer guides

A HasseltGreeter is a local volunteer, passionate about where they live, who wants to share this passion with others (max. 6 people) via an off-the-beaten-track guided walk or bike-tour.

A visit to Hasselt with a Greeter will focus on the tourist’s experience. You’ll get to listen to personal anecdotes and top tips as your Greeter takes you on a tour through his or her city as though you were a relative or a friend. Tours will mainly be given on foot, but some Greeters will do bike tours as well. Please tell your Greeter your preference and he or she will provide you with a 2-3 hours visit. You can be sure of an original, authentic and completely free visit that will stay with you for a long time!

Please book your tour on www.hasseltgreeters.be

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De Groote Heide: Hike Kolis

In the forest of Kolis, birch, oak and pine alternate. You will find only a few remnants of the heath that used to dominate the area. A number of unique animal species such as the viviparous lizard can be found here.
For children there is a short experience route with play elements.

De Groote Heide: Wandelgebied Sint-Huibrechts-Lille - Wandelgebied Sint-Huibrechts-Lille

De Groote Heide: Hike Sint-Huibrechts-Lille

These walks start at the Bosuil recreation area, where kids can play while their parents enjoy a drink. You can choose between 3 walking loops of 4, 8 and 11 km. If you like rural charm, this is the place to be!

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