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Waterschei spoil heap

Waterschei spoil heap

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Waterschei spoil heap

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Location: As, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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June 17, 2023

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The terril of Waterschei, in the Thor Park hiking area, is an old spoil heap that bears witness to Genk's rich mining past. The stones come from the surrounding layers of the coal veins. The slag heap has been protected since 1999, but you can climb it. Source and info: visitlimburg.be/nl/wat-te-doen/wandelen-thor-park

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December 28, 2023

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The Waterschei slag heap is part of the Hoge Kempen National Park. All information can be found at nationaalparkhogekempen.be/nl/thorpark

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May 13, 2024

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A more than beautiful area to walk with lots of variety. Make sure you grease your legs for the climbs and descents

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