Sahara

The large sandy plain of the Lommel Sahara resembles a desert in miniature. But the region also has clear blue lakes, areas of heather and fragrant pine and deciduous forests. Here you can hike through cool play areas, the land-artworks by Will Beckers, the pedestrian bridge and the famous watchtower!

Tip: want to see the Sahara from a height of 30 metres? Then be sure to climb the watchtower! The ‘Giant of Bosland’ is included on all three hiking loops. The pedestrian bridge, which connects the Sahara with the Blekerheide nature reserve, is part of the orange and red routes.

Hiking loops

Blue: 3,1 km

• Adventurous children’s walk
• (Play)forest, land-art, sand, lake, birdwatching wall, watchtower, dog off-leash area

Orange: 6,5 km

• (Play)forest, land-art, sand, lake, birdwatching wall, watchtower, pedestrian bridge, cycling & walking café, dog off-leash area
• Starting from Vossemeren? Follow the brown route (1km) to join the walking trail at te canal

Red: 12,3 km

• (Play)forest, land-art, sand, lake, birdwatching wall, watchtower, pedestrian bridge, heathland, cycling & walking café, dog off-leash area
• Starting from Vossemeren? Follow the brown route (1km) to join the walking trail at te canal

Brown: 1 km

• Connecting path from the Vossemeren to the canal

Attention, swimming, bathing and boating is prohibited in the Sahara!

Paddling (with your feet in the water) and bobbing in a boat on the Sahara is therefore not allowed either. Water puddles, but also rivers, streams and fish ponds look tempting for a refreshing dip in the summer. But there are many dangers and risks associated with swimming and bathing in those locations. For example, there can be hidden obstacles under the water, currents can put swimmers in trouble and the ecologically precious riparian zones can be damaged. Also, the water quality is not monitored. So you do not know whether the water is suitable for swimming.

If you break the rules, you risk a fine.