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Lommel Sahara – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Venakkerbosch

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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Maaseik
Lommel

Lommel Sahara – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Venakkerbosch

Moderate

4.7

(6)

150

runners

Lommel Sahara – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Venakkerbosch

01:21

12.3km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

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1

6.20 km

Lommel Sahara

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful landscape with sand dunes and lakes.

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2

6.79 km

There are many places in the Sahara where you can observe water birds, but with this bird watching wall you can sit quietly with information about the birds that you can see here.

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3

7.14 km

Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower

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Super nice lookout tower with an even better overview of the area... The Sahara, the ponds and the forests can be seen in one package...

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4

7.21 km

Sahara (Bosland)

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5

7.81 km

The beauty of bridges: They connect. This architectural masterpiece by the architect W. Grauwner connects two nature reserves: the Lommel Sahara and the Blekerheide.

The S-shaped construction is made of steel and wood and is suspended from two steel pylons.

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6

7.82 km

Bridge to Lommelse Sahara

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A beautiful connection over the canal towards the Lommel Sahara.

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7

7.87 km

Actually, cycling is not allowed on the bridge, only walking is allowed.

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8

8.28 km

The Bocholt-Herentals Canal was the first part of the Kempische Vaart (1846). In the 1930s the western part merged with the Albert Canal or was muted. The eastern part was …

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12.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.48 km

3.91 km

2.03 km

1.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.40 km

3.18 km

2.39 km

2.30 km

998 m

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Monday 18 May

18°C

6°C

67 %

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