Heuvelse Heide
The Heuvelse Heide is a small, hidden heath gem with a water pond near Lommel-Kolonie. The walking area alternates between sand, forest, water, and heath. Plenty of variety! The irrigation canal De Grote Fossé flows along the heath area and the forests of the Heuvelse Heide.
Treasure hunt tip: The Lost Gnome Village also starts here!
Starting point and parking: De Meerpaal, Boskantstraat 60, Lommel
Kattenbos
At Kattenbos, you walk along breathtaking heath landscapes, a giant butterfly, and fairy-tale play elements. The Butterfly Walk of 2.2 kilometers is easily accessible with a stroller and wheelchair. You can also enjoy the heath on horseback on one of the 5 routes.
Starting point and parking: Zandstraat, Lommel
Blekerheide
The pedestrian bridge over the Bocholt-Herentals Canal is the graceful steel gateway to the beautifully expansive Blekerheide.
Treasure hunt tip: On the route The Treasure of King Lion, you walk through the unique scenery of Blekerheide and the Lommel Sahara.
Starting point and parking: Lossingsweg z/n, Lommel
Walking tip: Stroll through the blooming heath in Lommel
This 17.5-kilometre hike in the Bosland National Park takes you to some hidden heathland spots in Lommel. You start at the Leyssensmolen car park in Kattenbos, then head through the Meysterbergen to the Mariapark and Waaltjesbos, finishing at the heathland in Kattenbos.
Starting point and parking: Leyssensmolen car park, Kattenbos
