2024 is the wettest year ever recorded. Therefore, hikers are getting wet feet on many paths. The solution is simple if you still want to go hiking: sandy soil. Fortunately, we also have a Sahara in Limburg. We are heading into the desert.

The Agency for Nature and Forest manages nature reserves, forests, parks, and fishing waters in Flanders and provides support for wildlife management and bird protection. The orange hiking route in the Sahara largely follows the blue route but offers more variety and stunning views of heath and agricultural landscapes. The Sahara, chosen as the most beautiful walk of 2018, has a large water body that attracts many water birds and is surrounded by coniferous forests and architectural marvels. There is a unique lookout tower overlooking the National Park Bosland and a play forest for children with natural play elements. Visitors can picnic at playful tables and borrow a free hammock at event hall De Soeverein between March 15 and October 15. For children, there is a treasure hunt from The Lion King, with a short and a longer route, starting from the gravel parking lot at Lossingsweg.

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