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Hoge Kempen National Park
Hoge Kempen National Park is a national park in Belgium, established in 2006, covering 58 km² (22 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Belgium's 7 national parks. Natura 2000 protected area and national park in Limburg, Belgium.
- Area
- 58 km²
- Established
- 2006
- Nearest airport
- MST · 12 km
Nearest airports to Hoge Kempen National Park
- 1 MST12 kmstraight line
- 2 LGG43 kmstraight line
- 3 EIN54 kmstraight line
Maastricht, NetherlandsMore about Hoge Kempen National Park
Hoge Kempen National Park is one of 7 national parks in Belgium — Natura 2000 protected area and national park in Limburg, Belgium. It covers 58 km² (5,750 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #3 largest national park in Belgium (13% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Belgium.
Visiting Hoge Kempen National Park
The closest airport is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), about 12 km away — around 16 minutes by car; alternatively Liège Airport (LGG, 43 km). Other national parks within reach include National Park Bosland (47 km²), Eifel National Park (108 km²), Forests of Brabant National Park (100 km²) and De Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide (11 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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