Discover the beauty of this unique landscape and be surprised by the diversity and tranquility the Sahara has to offer through one of the marked walking routes.
The red Sahara walk has been awarded as the most beautiful hike in Belgium.
About the route
- Type: marked walking route – follow the blue diamonds
- Length: 3.8 km
- Duration: approx. 45 min.
- Elevation gain/loss: 9 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Start and finish: House of Nature
- Walking map: available at Visit Lommel or via the webshop
What to expect
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, passing among others through the mysterious play forest with natural play elements made of willow branches, created by artist Will Beckers.
- Adventurous children’s walk
- Play forest, land art, sand, pond, bird watching wall, watch tower, dog off-leash area
Tip! Be sure to take the climbing trail between the House of Nature car park and the House of Nature itself for extra climbing & scrambling fun!
About the route
- Type: marked walking route – follow the orange circles
- Length: 5.7 km
- Duration: approx. 1h30
- Elevation gain/loss: 32 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start and finish: House of Nature
- Walking map: available at Visit Lommel or via the webshop
What to expect
The orange route takes you along the most beautiful spots of the Sahara. It largely follows the blue route but offers even more variety. Along the way, you’ll discover the monumental pedestrian bridge and enjoy stunning views over heathland and agricultural landscapes.
- Play forest, land art, sand, pond, bird watching wall, watch tower, pedestrian bridge, cycling & walking café, dog off-leash area
- Starting from Vossemeren? Follow the brown route (1 km) to connect to this walk at the canal.
About the route
- Type: marked walking route – follow the red triangles
- Length: 11.7 km
- Duration: approx. 3h
- Elevation gain/loss: 40 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start and finish: House of Nature
- Walking map: available at Visit Lommel or via the webshop
What to expect
The red route is a great walk for seasoned hikers, taking you past some of the most beautiful and surprising landscapes of the Lower Campine. A pond emerging from the forest, a stunning heathland, high dunes and an architecturally impressive pedestrian bridge over the canal... Don’t forget to climb the iconic lookout tower and reward yourself with a breathtaking view over Bosland National Park!
- What will you encounter? Play forest, land art, sand, pond, bird watching wall, watch tower, pedestrian bridge, heath, cycling & walking café, dog off-leash area
- Starting from Vossemeren? Follow the brown route (1 km) to connect to this walk at the canal.
Swimming in the Sahara lakes is prohibited as it is too dangerous, but you can fully enjoy birdwatching through the bird wall. As you continue, look out for the wreck of the old sand dredger in the pond. Cormorants often perch on the wreck with their wings spread to dry their feathers.
Help protect this beautiful area. Respect nature and take your litter back home. The deep lakes are not swimming ponds. Swimming, bathing and boating are prohibited due to dangerous currents and unstable banks.
