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Through "De Maten" and the Diepenbeker Forest.

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7.2 km • Genk

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7.2 km

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Kneippstraat 254, 3600 Genkerheide, BE

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© Jan Theunis

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Parking: Sports hall "De Kneipp" parking, Kneippstraat Genk.

Distance walked according to GPS: 7.26 km.

Signage: Junctions.

The walk goes mostly through the "De Maten Nature Reserve". Be aware that in wet periods it can be quite muddy/wet in some sections. Therefore, waterproof hiking shoes are a must. It's a walk with beautiful nature parts, first along some ponds, and then through the Diepenbekerbos where you walk a little along the Winter and Stiemer streams. The paved parts are low-traffic.

Benches: none

Attractions: ‘Squadron Royal Airforce’ memorial.

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