Kolenspoor, Heritage railway in Genk and Maasmechelen, Belgium.
The Kolenspoor railway extends across 57 kilometers through different landscapes, connecting the municipalities of Genk and Maasmechelen in eastern Belgium.
Established in 1989, this railway line originated from the former 21B line that transported miners, coal, and materials during the industrial operations of Limburg mines.
The railway infrastructure represents the industrial transformation of the Limburg region, where seven coal mines shaped the local community development.
The railway route now functions as a cycling path with rental stations, clear signage, and multiple connection points between different municipalities.
The locomotives collection included 'Bebert', which maintained the distinction of being the last operational steam locomotive in Belgium until 1981.
Location: Genk
Location: Maasmechelen
GPS coordinates: 51.00529,5.60265
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
Hoge Kempen National Park
4.5 km
Zutendaal Air Base
5.1 km
Oudsberg
6.5 km
As railway station
32 m
Cycling through the Heathland
5.6 km
LABIOMISTA
7.5 km
Sint-Albertuskerk
6.3 km
Kasteel de Schans
6.3 km
Recreatiedomein Maasvallei
4.8 km
Saint Aldegonde's Church
1.2 km
Christus Koningkerk
5.1 km
Geologische wand
530 m
Museum van de Mijnwerkerswoning
6 km
Boskapel
7.5 km
Slagmolen
4.3 km
Menhir on the Mechelse Heide
5.2 km
Nieuwe Molen
1.6 km
Tank memorial
6.2 km
Gemeentehuis
4.4 km
Mijndepot Waterschei
5.1 km
Kikmolen
7 km
Opglabbekerzavel
5.2 km
Theunissenmolen
1.7 km
Sint-Donatuskerk
4.5 km
Sint-Donatuskapel
4.1 km
Sint-Jozefkerk
5.1 km
Sint-Niklaaskerk
1.2 km
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