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De Wijers

De Wijers is presented here through its ponds and nature paths around Bokrijk. A visit can combine woodland, waterside routes and an arboretum with a cycling route that crosses the water.

De Wijers
Photo by Paul Hermans Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • Ponds and paths through woodland and along the water.
  • At Bokrijk, a cycling path crosses a pond.
  • The arboretum offers another outdoor walk.
De Wijers
Photo by Donarreiskoffer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
De Wijers
Photo by Donarreiskoffer Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cyclists ride along Bokrijk’s water-level path through the De Wijers ponds.

Bokrijk brings together rural architecture, ponds and a waterside cycle route

At Bokrijk, near Genk, an open-air museum, an arboretum and a cycle path at water level let you choose between a cultural day out and a slow car-free escape.

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Profile updated: 07/10/2026