View of the Terril – Heusden-Zolder Mining Heap loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Helderbeek-Terril

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View of the Terril – Heusden-Zolder Mining Heap loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Helderbeek-Terril

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View of the Terril – Heusden-Zolder Mining Heap loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Helderbeek-Terril

01:30

5.40km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Helderbeek-Terril

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

66 m

View of the Terril

Highlight • Viewpoint

The opening in the forest provides a view of the slag heap.

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2.04 km

Three-Star Point, Summit of Heusden-Zolder Spoil Tip

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At the top of the slag heap that you reach via the footpath from the car park (on the other side there is also a climb that you can do …

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2.88 km

Heusden-Zolder Mining Heap

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nature reserve 124 ha, 155 m above sea level. The mine spoil heap is located in an important open space on the western edge of the Kempens Plateau. The spoil …

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2.91 km

View Indicator on Helderbeek-Terril

Highlight • Viewpoint

Near the second top of the slag heap, which is a small descent and ascent from the first (the star spot), you can orientate yourself thanks to this viewpoint. It …

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5.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

1.51 km

103 m

Surfaces

3.38 km