Discover the beauty of Kattenbos through the marked walking routes:
About the route
- Route type: waymarked walking route
- Length: 2 km
- Duration: approx. 30 min
- Elevation gain/loss: 6 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Start/End: hiking parking Kattenbos
- Map: available at Visit Lommel or via the webshop
What to expect
The Butterfly Walk is a short but delightful route that guides you through a lush forest while introducing you to the fascinating life cycle of the butterfly. You follow a fully paved path that gently winds between the trees, discovering playful artworks and interactive elements by artist Will Beckers along the way. Regular rest spots invite you to pause and soak in the surroundings. Thanks to the flat terrain, this walk is especially suitable for families with strollers, wheelchair users, and anyone looking for an accessible, relaxing stroll.
- What you’ll encounter: wheelchair- and stroller-friendly Butterfly Walk with various playful and interactive elements by artist Will Beckers
About the route
- Route type: waymarked walking route
- Length: 7 km
- Duration: approx. 1h 30 min
- Elevation gain/loss: 40 m
- Difficulty: moderate
- Start/End: hiking parking Kattenbos
- Map: available at Visit Lommel or via the webshop
What to expect
This route takes you through expansive pine forests that gradually transform into natural mixed woodlands and open heathland. Along the way, you’ll pass a serene pond and a valuable heath reserve where even ancient juniper shrubs grow. Look out for viewpoints that offer a fresh perspective on the landscape. The contrast between forest, heath, and water makes this a varied and engaging walk.
- What you’ll encounter: part of the Butterfly Walk, pond, Kattenbos heath, Beverlo canal, Leyssens mill
About the route
- Route type: waymarked walking route
- Length: 9 km
- Duration: approx. 2h
- Elevation gain/loss: 35 m
- Difficulty: moderate
- Start/End: hiking parking Kattenbos
- Map: available at Visit Lommel or via the webshop
What to expect
For those in the mood for a longer walk, this route reveals a landscape full of variety: rolling wooded dunes, open heathlands coming back to life, tranquil ponds, and the gentle flow of water along the canal. Wide forest paths combined with views over heath and fields let you discover different facets of Kattenbos at every turn. It’s a walk that beautifully brings together the power of nature and the peace of the area.
- What you’ll encounter: part of the Butterfly Walk, pond, Kattenbos heath, Leyssens mill
