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From the former mining site at ZLDR Luchtfabriek, where the mining heritage comes to life, you step straight into the woods and cross the border into Houthalen-Helchteren.Follow the idyllic Mangelbeek to the center of Helchteren and continue through the military domain to the Kelchterhoef Pond. In summer, you can swim here or rent a kayak. At Hoeve Mieneke, named after its last resident, you’ll walk literally over the water toward De Bosberg, your destination for the day. Still have energy left? Explore the abbey pond with its playful wavy bridge, relax on the picnic island, snack along the foraging trail, or uncover other hidden gems in Kelchterhoef!Do you want to return to the starting point at ZLDR Luchtfabriek by public transport?Take bus 31 at the stop 'Houthalen Kelchterhoef' towards Beringen Bogaersveld to the stop Zolder Muze.
Discover the mining past of Heusden-Zolder in these restored mine buildings.Read more
In the former hoisting machine building and the compressed air plant you step between the gigantic compressors to the balcony with a beautiful view.Read more
SUP, kayaking, sailing or rowing: it's all possible. In the summer you can also swim here.Read more
Through ancient forest you will reach the ponds in Kelchterhoef. Walk over the water, splash over the suspension bridge or climb in winding climbing trees.Read more
Mieneke farm owes its name to the last resident of the farm: Philomene (‘Mieneke’) Catharina Beertens (1883-1956).
This elongated farm from the end of the 19th century is today a brasserie.
Hengelhoefdreef 63530 Houthalen-Helchteren
Kattegatstraat 13500 Hasselt
Hengelhoefdreef 53530 Houthalen-Helchteren
Geneberg 723945 Ham
Bokrijk > Abdij van Herkenrode
Abdij van Herkenrode > ZLDR Luchtfabriek
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