Fog in Grathem

Belgium is not a hiking paradise, but the High Fens are definitely worth a trip if you're in the neighbourhood. To get there, drive towards the school in Xhoffraix (coordinates: 50.456189 N 6.067425 E). There are some parking spots here (free). The hike starts from the parking (leave the school to your left side) and the hike is marked with a green diamond shape. The whole trail is signposted, ...

The Schieferstollen Recht mine was utilized for hundreds of years to extract slate from the Earth. These days the mining is no longer active and the mine is maintained as a museum. This is a great way to spend a few hours for all ages. They will start you off with a short video presentation of the geology of the area. Then you will go downstairs to don on a helmet and extra layers if needed. Fu...