Hiking in the Sahara

With its vast sand dunes, clear blue lakes and dense forests, the Lommel Sahara offers a unique environment for hikers of all levels.

Discover the beauty of this special landscape and be surprised by the diversity and tranquility that the Sahara has to offer via one of the signposted walks:

Blue: 3.1 km

The blue route shows you the most beautiful spots of the Sahara and offers plenty of variety for young and old. It is the children's walk in the Sahara, which among other things passes by the mysterious play forest with natural play elements made of willow branches, created by artist Will Beckers.

Orange: 5.9 km

The orange route takes you through the most beautiful spots of the Sahara. It largely follows the blue route, but offers even more variety. Along the way, you will discover the monumental footbridge and enjoy beautiful views of heath and agricultural landscapes.

  • (Play) forest, land-art, sand, pond, bird-watching wall, watchtower, pedestrian bridge, bicycle & hiking café, dog-walking zone
  • Starting from Vossemeren? Then follow the brown route (1 km) to connect to this walk by the canal.

Red: 12 km

The red route is a great hike for sturdy strollers, taking you past some of the Lage Kempen's most beautiful and surprising landscapes. A pond emerging from the forest, a beautiful moorland, high dunes and an architecturally impressive footbridge over the canal,.... Above all, don't forget to climb the iconic watchtower and reward yourself with a magnificent view of Bosland National Park!

  • What will you encounter? (Play) forest, land-art, sand, pond, bird-watching wall, watchtower, pedestrian bridge, heathland, bike & walk café, dog-walking zone
  • Starting from Vossemeren? Then follow the brown route (1 km) to join this walk at the canal.

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