Stiemerbeek – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Genk

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Stiemerbeek – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Genk

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Stiemerbeek – De Maten Nature Reserve loop from Genk

02:01

7.96km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Bridge

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The new bridge over the Stiemerbeek is a joint project of Natuurpunt Genk, de Wijers and the city of Genk. The bridge connects the hiking trails on both sides of …

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2.61 km

Stiemerbeek

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The Stiemerbeek has its source in the Schansbroek nature reserve near the former Waterschei coal mine and the Horensberg forest area, on the border of the municipalities of Genk and …

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4.82 km

De Mierlik

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The name of the path here is 'De Mierlik'. This is an old name which meant 'a strip of land along a long and straight part of a watercourse'.

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5.97 km

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6.12 km

Sunrise over the ponds at Natuurreservaat De Maten

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You can also enjoy the afternoon sun here...

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6.61 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Nature reserve De Maten, in the province of Limburg, between Genk and Hasselt, is one of the oldest nature reserves in Flanders. The walking routes run between the heath and …

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6.80 km

The Hommelaar

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One of the water lakes in De Maten...

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6.95 km

Grazers

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Sheep keep it short...

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7.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

2.22 km

1.43 km

697 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

2.42 km

1.24 km

333 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

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Comments

January 30, 2022,De Maten Genk

Beautiful area enclosed by houses in Genk.
We walked a little differently than planned because we wanted to see the sunrise.
It is a pity that many paths are not accessible so that you have to walk through the buildings here and there. Partly inaccessible to dogs.

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