Nature walks

The Hoevenpad footpath offers a rural environment, dotted with farms, agricultural land, stands of alder, as well as forest trails and forgotten droves: these are what characterise the Hoevenpad. The starting point is Den Driehoek tavern on the Stokt.

Impressive! That's the only word for this route. A unique canal junction, Bailey bridges from WW II and lakes formed as a result of historic sand and lignite mining, this walk has it all. Enjoy your picnic at the ancient border marker stone called 'Steen der Zeven Heerlijkheden' or 'Stone of the Seven Domains'.

You wouldn't expect it, but our urbanised town centre hides a green heart that is more than worth visiting and walking in.

Unbelievably stunning! That will be your conclusion after a walk in the unique nature reserve of 'Den Diel'.

This walk lives up to its name. After a glance a the nuclear power station of the SCK, the route takes you to the majestic Prinsenpark.

From time to time the river Nete meanders through the typically Kempen landscape of heather, dunes and fir trees.

A lovely walk along old droves, lined by many mysterious spots.

Postel Abbey is at the centre of five beautiful walks. The Abbey has been a hub of trading routes since the Middle Ages.

On the footpaths of 'De Maat', you will pass all the beauty spots on the border between Mol and Lommel. For instance, you can walk from Ecocentrum De Goren to De Maat nature reserve and Youth Camp de Maat and back again.

The protected area of the Ronde Put, extending over 500 acres, is located on the border between Postel and Retie.

The walking route 'Molse Meren' has acquired a great new highlight. A new footpath has been opened to the general public over one of the hills of nature reserve 't Oud Stort. 'At the top of the hill, you feel as if you're in Scotland', says Jef Sas, conservationist and nature guide of the organisation Natuurpunt.

Unsurprisingly, the area inspired an entire school of painters, of whom Jakob Smits and Dirk Baksteen are the most well-known. Particularly interesting is the Way of the Cross of the 'Vijftien Kapellekens' (fifteen chapels).

This route passes the Ezaart Windmill, which is the last remaining of the seven windmills that our town once boasted. The windmill will be your landmark during this walk.

In Mol-Rauw, close to the border with Lommel, you can walk along the sand pits and in the forests of 't Rauw.