Hiking and biking on be-MINE
be-MINE is the starting point for hikes on and around the mine site. By bicycle, you will discover all the tourist highlights of the region from be-MINE.
Hiking
on and around be-MINE
At be-MINE, you can leave for several hiking trails.
There are 4 marked routes ; the overview board can be found opposite the Todi terrace. The hiking map (2.50 euros) is available at the tourist reception at be-MINE.
Green walk : 3.5km
Blue walk : 4.3km
Yellow walk : 6.3km
Red walk : 6.6km
You can also combine the different routes.
𝗕𝗶𝗷𝗲𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟰,𝟱 𝗸𝗺): Learn all about the fascinating world of bees on this walk. Perfect for a fun family activity! Request a brochure from Tourism Beringen with questions to answer along the way.
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗽 “𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻, 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁é” (𝟰,𝟱 𝗸𝗺): Discover the mining history and origins of the mining town with this interactive walking app, View image clips and test your knowledge with a mini-quiz during this surprising way to explore the neighborhood. Download the app for free or borrow a tablet with the app from the tourist office.
𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗶 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗸 – 𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 (𝟲,𝟲 𝗸𝗺): Walk through a varied landscape with vast plains, hollow roads and beautiful views. The red route begins at the great slag heap of Beringen and offers a beautiful piece of nature where the past can still be felt. This slag heap was created as a rock dump from the mines.
Hiking apps
Through an interactive walk “Beringen : the cité” you will discover the mining history and the origins of the mining cité.
The “coal railroad app” introduces you to the stories surrounding the coal railroad. Two good-humored Italian friends, Fabrizio and Martino, take children and their parents on a trip. During the tour, you will be given plenty of fun assignments and games.
- For these walks, you can borrow a tablet for free at the tourist reception at be-MINE.
On a scavenger hunt with Pierewiet de Kanariepiet
This playful family hike starts at the tourist reception at be-MINE. You will receive a backpack with all the necessary materials for the trip. From then on, you are at the mercy of Pierewiet the canary who takes you in tow on and around be-MINE.
On “Scavenger Hunt with Pierewiet the Kanariepiet” is a walking quest tailored to families with children. The trail is about 4km and is accessible to baby carriages and wheelchairs.
The quest is offered from the Krokus vacation until the end of the fall break. Two versions are available : one for preschoolers (4 – 5 years old) and one for 6- to 12-year-olds.
Price assignment booklet : 2 euros.
Picnicking at be-MINE
At be-MINE you will find plenty of nice places to picnic : on the lawn at the mountain of adventure, on the top of the mountain of adventure, on the benches in the event square, under the shaft buck….
Bring your own picnic. Do you wish to order a picnic? Then contact the secretariat of be-MINE : info@bemine.be / 011 26 97 23
Bikes
around be-MINE
From be-MINE you can leave for different routes :
- Around Beringen : 68km
- Cycling through the water : 65km
- Cycling through the trees : 62km
- From mine shaft to natural beauty : 61km
- Black gold and green splendor : 50km
- From mine to army : 44km
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗷𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 (𝟲𝟭 𝗸𝗺): Discover Limburg’s impressive mining heritage. The route starts at our site and you cycle through the nature reserve of the Valley of the Zwarte Beek towards Houthalen-Helchteren. Eventually, the coal track takes you back to be-MINE.
𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗷𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 (𝟲𝟭 𝗸𝗺): Combine nature and heritage with this relatively flat bike loop. You’ll start at be-MINE and from here you’ll make your way to Leopoldsburg where the bike path along the Paalse Plas provides pleasant refreshment.
𝗭𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘂𝗱, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 (𝟱𝟬 𝗸𝗺): This mostly flat bike loop combines the fascinating history of the underground “black gold” and the splendor of the green landscape. You bike along the Albert Canal, pass the old coal railroad and cross typical garden neighborhoods.
Rental
E-bikes and E-steps
Want to rent a bike? Or would you like to go out on an E-step?
E-bikes and e-steps are available at Visit Beringen. In addition to e-bikes, children’s bikes are also rented. Book at toerisme@beringen.be
Price :
E-bike : 30 euros per day (from 16 years of age)
E-step : 10 euros per day (+ 50 euros deposit)
E-step route :
- Through greenery and along the canal : 25.5km
- be-MINE and surroundings : 13.9km
