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Lommel Sahara – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Natuurreservaat De Maat

Lommel Sahara – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Natuurreservaat De Maat

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Lommel Sahara – Lommelse Sahara Observation Tower loop from Natuurreservaat De Maat

02:09

31.8km

70m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Nationaal Park Bosland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.38 km

Beverlo Canal

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The Bocholt-Herentals Canal (also known as the Kempen Canal or the Maas-Scheldt Canal) is a canal in Belgium that connects the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal in Bocholt with the Albert Canal in …

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3.50 km

The Blue Boulder

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The Blauwe Kei - De Maat area actually consists of three unique nature areas, each with its own character. Haylands, deciduous forests, heaths, fens, shallow ponds and marshes alternate in …

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4.13 km

WWII Observation Bunker and Blue Bridge at Russendorp

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The bunker, on the Russendorp road, was part of the defenses along the canal and is accessible. It's on the south side of the bridge.

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10.9 km

Bunker in the Sahara of Lommel

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Der up on the right side and over the steep side off again.

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12.1 km

Lommel Sahara

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This nature reserve with many opportunities for walking and cycling was created by human activities. For example, the lake was created by sand extraction between 1920 and 1925 and the …

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13.9 km

Singletrack Through The Pines

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technical piece through the woods

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14.9 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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15.2 km

Singletrack Along the Lake in Nationaal Park Bosland

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Quite a few roots are exposed.

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

8.94 km

6.02 km

3.61 km

3.26 km

Surfaces

18.8 km

8.88 km

4.04 km

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Sunday 19 July

22°C

9°C

14 %

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