Lommel: Waaltjes Forest and Two Canals

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13.6 km • Lommel

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13.6 km

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Eddy & Rita

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Blauwe Kei 46, 3920 Lommel, BE

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Beautiful varied walk starting at the parking lot of the village 'Blauwe Kei' in Lommel. The route follows the Beverlo canal, the Waaltjes forest, and the canal from Bocholt to Herentals.

Interesting fact about the Waaltjes forest: Located at the border between Mol and Balen, in the municipality of Lommel, is the young Waaltjes forest, which covers an area of 205 hectares. The forest is named after the large group of Walloon migrants who settled in this area around 1800 in search of work in the local industry. The Waaltjes forest is mainly focused on quiet recreation; cyclists and walkers can peacefully enjoy this part of the Bosland National Park, one of the four Flemish parks.

More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZnsmbnK5yGjkSnRB9

Happy walking,
Eddy, Rita and Prinske

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