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    Molse Meren/Schansheide - Walk of the year 2023
    Let yourself be charmed by the watery landscape in Mol and Dessel: a unique mix of water, sand and green. From the viewing hill you look out over the sand pits, the sand refinement factory and the surrounding heathland. Information boards tell the story of the years of white sand extraction. This walk along our beautiful Molse Meren and the Schansheide was crowned 'Walk of the Year' in 2023.

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    Mosaic of water, sand and green

    From the banks of the canal lake you walk towards the quarry and nature reserve Schansheide. From the viewing hill you have a beautiful view of the sand quarries and the heath. Do you still have energy left after this climb? Then definitely climb the Sas4 tower. You will be rewarded with a 360° panorama of the area.


    Need a break?
    • At the Pannenkoekenboot (KP 83) in Dessel there are no less than 285 artisan pancakes on the menu. Choice stress guaranteed!
    • Expect Flemish classics at Het Jagershof (KP 75) in a beautiful location near the Bailey Bridge.
    • On board the Kleppende Klipper (KP 56) you can enjoy a snack and a drink in the countryside.
    • Settle down on a terrace by the water at Zilvermeerhaven Port Aventura (KP 78).

    Nice extras
    • Enjoy a 360° panorama from the Sas4 tower in Dessel. No less than three canals cross here. Unique in Europe!
    • March across the rock-solid Bailey Bridge , a remnant from WWII.
    • The Provincial Recreation Area Zilvermeer has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. A snow-white beach, a swimming pond full of play equipment and numerous original overnight accommodation options.

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    Distance

    • Basic route: 9.5 km
    • Shortened route: 3.2 km

    Departure and arrival

    • Provincial Recreation Area Zilvermeer, Zilvermeerlaan 2 – free parking
    • Sas4 tower, Nieuwedijk 72, Dessel – free parking

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    Junctions:

    • Starting point Provincial Recreation Area Zilvermeer: 78 – 79 – 19 – 26 – 18 – 38 – 80 – 81 – 83 – 82 – 41 – 75 – 56 – 57 – 78
    • Starting point Sas4 tower: 83 – 82 – 41 – 75 – 56 – 57 – 78 – 19 – 79 – 26 – 18 – 38 – 80 – 81 – 83

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