The Mons heights on the Héribus
A surprising slag heap!
Héribus slag heap is a natural manmade treasure that many will find surprising!
People stopped using it in 1968, leaving us a heap of coal where an amazing ecosystem then developed and formed an extraordinary landscape.
People stopped using it in 1968, leaving us a heap of coal where an amazing ecosystem then developed and formed an extraordinary landscape.
- First, follow a path that will take you into an undergrowth of birch trees, the ideal place to start with a walk.
- Then things get tough: time to get climbing! Who’ll arrive first?
- Reach the summit where you’ll encounter a small wagon, a reminder of the mining past about which you can learn more while having fun!
- Finish at a panoramic Mons viewpoint, where you can see the Belfry and the Collégiale de Mons (Collegiate Church), rising 107m above sea level!
It’s great climbing up the slag heap! But why not take advantage of some entertainments and educational activities? While visiting the field, participate in a themed talk, such as “Coal, who are you?” or “The slag heaps ecosytem”.
When? Available all year round by appointment
Price: €5/person
Contact:
Thierry Mortier (scientific coordinator)
+32 (0) 475 34 54 78
Thierry.Mortier@umons.ac.be
David Stradiot (scientific guide)
+32 (0) 471 / 74 21 67
david.stradiot@umons.ac.be
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