PARK NAME: Hoge Kempen
Country: Belgium
Park ID: 369
AVERAGE RATING: 46/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Hoge Kempen is Belgium's first and only national park, characterized by vast pine forests, purple flowering heathland, and sandy dunes. The park features unique landscapes formed by historical mining activities, with several former quarries now serving as recreational lakes. The area is crisscrossed by an extensive network of hiking and cycling trails, offering visitors panoramic views from its highest points.
COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):
1. UNIQUENESS
36/100
2. INTENSITY
23/100
3. BEAUTY
45/100
4. GEOLOGY
33/100
5. PLANT LIFE
37/100
6. WILDLIFE
32/100
7. TRANQUILITY
64/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY
78/100
9. SAFETY
88/100
10. HERITAGE
27/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Limburg, Flanders
Established: 2006
Area: 57.5 km²
Annual Visitors: 1,200,000
Nearest City: Genk (3 mi)
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