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De Maten Nature Reserve – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

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De Maten Nature Reserve – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

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De Maten Nature Reserve – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

01:35

6.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Natuurreservaat De Maten

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Grazers

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Sheep keep it short...

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1.17 km

The Hommelaar

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One of the water lakes in De Maten...

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1.36 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Nature reserve De Maten, in the province of Limburg, between Genk and Hasselt, is one of the oldest nature reserves in Flanders. The walking routes run between the heath and …

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2.22 km

De Maten Nature Reserve

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Together with the Valley of the Stiemerbeek, De Maten forms a nature reserve that is part of De Wijers and is located on the territory of Genk, Hasselt and Diepenbeek. …

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2.83 km

Homeles Pond

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The name Maten is related to the English "meadows". The area is part of De Wijers, a pond complex on the transition from the Kempen Plateau to the Demer valley. …

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3.18 km

Starting point for walks

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At this place you can find an information board with the possible walks that depart from this point. You can opt for the green Struinen walk (1.8 km), blue Reed …

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3.40 km

Boardwalk Stiemerbeek Valley

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A few years ago it was decided to redesign the Stiemerbeek Valley. The Schabeek between the Broekskens district to the Slagmolen has been reopened and this beautiful walking path runs …

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4.29 km

Slagmolen Watermill Genk

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This water mill on the Stiemerbeek was built in 1523 as a fulling mill where the woven cloth was 'fulled'.
From 1645 it was a book mill and then a …

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6.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

1.74 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

1.51 km

1.05 km

258 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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January 24, 2026,🌾 Natuurreservaat De Maten (Genk)

A peaceful circular walk through the expansive De Maten Nature Reserve just outside the center of Genk. The route meanders past ponds, reed beds, and open grasslands, with wide paths that alternate between sheltered and open. Here, you walk at nature's pace, with water gently rippling, birds filling the landscape with sound, and long sightlines inviting you to pause for …

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July 15, 2025,De Maten, Startplaats Slagmolen, oranje route

In De Maten, you'll find a piece of authentic "wijer" landscape with beautiful ponds, connected by "kopen" (heads and tails). It's a prime area for bird lovers, as the "wijers" are a breeding ground for numerous waterbirds and songbirds. The Augustijnenvijver pond, in turn, is a stopping place for countless birds during migration. This walk is the ideal route to …

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August 10, 2024,Maten Genk kort

After a long time, I went for a walk in the Maten again.
That such a beautiful nature reserve is located in the middle of the city is special.
Unfortunately, but understandably, many parts are closed and our 🐶 is not allowed to come along.

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De Maten Nature Reserve – Homeles Pond loop from Genk

Grazers

The Hommelaar

De Maten Nature Reserve

De Maten Nature Reserve

Homeles Pond

Starting point for walks

Boardwalk Stiemerbeek Valley

Slagmolen Watermill Genk

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