Cycling through the woods from be-MINE

Description

From green slag heaps to forest cathedrals: this route lets you discover how the mining industry, nature, and history have been inextricably linked for over a century. You’ll set off from the impressive be-MINE mining site and cycle past slag heaps, quiet stream valleys, and vast pine forests that once provided the timber for the underground mines. In Bosland National Park, you’ll experience nature at its finest, with “Cycling Through the Trees” as the highlight. Along the way, you’ll also delve into Leopoldsburg’s military past and the story of Europe’s liberation at Liberation Garden. Mining heritage, migration, war, and biodiversity blend seamlessly together, making this tour much more than just a scenic bike ride. Here, you’ll discover how the past is still visible in today’s landscape.

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