URBEX | A giant abandoned industrial wasteland | Cokes factory

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In this episode we visit a giant industrial wasteland in Belgium, a cokes factory which closed in 2014.
It's a place we've been several times during the years.
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[@maikeln5539]

This factory still is one of the coolest area's in the Benelux to see. Love your videos guys!

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks for watching Maikel ! :)

[@Seabeejim133]

I worked in a coke plant in Oklahoma during the 70s and 80s, only we didn't burn Coal, we used gas and oxygen to burn Petroleum Coke and change it into Carbon for the Steel and Aluminum industries. This location is just like where I worked, with everything turned Black for the dust, Even the ground outside the factory, all Black... Thank you for the tour AND for educating me about Coal Coke plants...

[@Rongulch]

The scale of what previous generations built never ceases to amaze me !

[@cyberbetica]

Welcome to Belgium, where a facility that's been left for a few years looks worse than most of Chernobyl

[@rkan2]

It is not decaying to just nature..

[@srfhdx5584]

It shows that your nature is strong and healthy, being able to destroy a city in a few years

[@cyberbetica]

@@srfhdx5584 nah it shows that even before a building is finished in Belgium the owners stop maintaining it...

[@wilihey1425]

@@cyberbetica industrial stuff in Belgium looks ridiculously deteriorated, same for some average abandoned place too, in some places like Charleroi for example some still functioning buildings look abandoned lmao

[@GreySectoid]

I hope it isn't as radioactive though!

[@urbexplorationz3143]

I love big Industrial Places, there is so much to explore and you can spend days in there.. The Videos are getting better and better! I would love to explore this site by myself😳 Greetings from Luxembourg my friend👌🏻

[@MrPatriickzz]

@@BasBruurs just watch where you walk should be fine. But yes always bring a friend that's good advice. If you get stuck or something.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Thanks ! There are a lot of industrial places nearby you too :)

[@kinge2853]

They have security in weekends, so be carful

[@mattmattelig]

really enjoyed this video. it's amazing how fast nature can reclaim itself, like the large group of blooming poppies (near the beginning of the film).

[@kingoffcool]

I am always amazed at how nature takes its course and slowly takes over the building.

[@charliechristie2949]

I recently "found" you guys on KZbin and I want you to know i am VERY interested in exploring old, abandoned places. I love your videos. Make more !!! Thank you !!!!!

I wish there are more places like this in our country.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

There were/are, but most is (being) demolished.

[@oscarmadison8530]

This exploration is destined to be a classic. Nice work as always. 👍👍👍

[@lindamesa4941]

Great job guys WOW!!! We look at these mega structures in awe of its construction and engineering, the same way we marvel over the Pyramids! Amazing video guys your voices were very clear and east to hear! Now we have to figure out how to bring the soil back to a safe level what a shame all that space!

[@michellebell9385]

I luv the last part of video on last building...soooo relaxing...thank you!

[@tonypino2858]

Echt super mooi die grote verlaten fabrieken

[@halfpipefreak]

Wow ik kom jou tegen op de meest random videos in de comments haha nice.

[@ForgottenBuildings]

Really loved this place! such a shame that its disappearing at a surprisingly fast rate :/ Good video!

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Great explore of that old place, love looking into places like that.

[@timlabell]

Very nice. I enjoy watching these type of videos.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Have you seen my most recent episode? I swam to an abandoned aircraft carrier

[@redlindholm8451]

Hell yeah. This was another cool ass video. Glad to see something new out from you men. New fan!!

[@jamespowell3056]

geweldig om te zien

[@balazs8790]

I really like big industrial wastelands. Visit Miskolc in Hungary and the Diósgyőri Acélművek. (Diosgyor Steelworks) Massive place, like this one. Some buildings are still in use, but the majority are completely abandoned. (Except some patrolling security) We got caught, but luckily only at the end so we saw almost everything.

[@carlwheezerofsouls3273]

when you get caught, im assuming they just escort you off the property with a warning not to come back again, otherwise you’ll be arrested if they see you again.

[@johncantrell614]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@pyrojr_]

No way, I have a coal factory in my city, it gives the same vibes and it could be cool if you come and visit it! You have to come in Italy tho

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Which one? Seen several ones in Italy😇

[@epasko5713]

Wow! If you guys could incorporate that "smellaraound" like like Disney does with Soarin, The burnt oil, the foliage, Rust and even the mold you claimed to smell through your masks, would be an awesome experience, I live Vicariously through these videos since I am handicapped and I am grateful for all the risks you guys take making these for US! Thanks!

[@bartkuipers]

its a real nice place is very big the orenge factory its ols amezing

[@NathanElcoate]

How awesome.

[@jeffguy3868]

Excellent video thanks

[@Gillymonster18]

This stuff is really cool. A lot of people would pay for a guided tour around such areas. But that would defeat the purpose of urban exploration, I guess.

[@anthonydefreitas6006]

Sensory Overload

[@grahamsawyer831]

interesting to see the different generations of technology built on and around each other; this site must have been in operation for a very long time.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

It was! Thanks for checking out😁 We’ve also been to another factory with a lot of different building styles and explored it from 2008-2020

[@sego6277]

Amazing

[@Brinta3]

Such a complicated factory. Do you think there was one person who knew the whole layout and knew what everybody was doing?

[@jeroenhdv]

We got caught while exploring this facility

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Oops! Were they working there? Been there a few times but never got caught

[@doctordapp]

Still want to go here, have been in cockerill sambre, was also quite impressive...

[@pigdogurbex]

Very cool lads

[@fitmconlyfans15yearsago36]

Some times i wish the whole world was abandoned

[@TheFlatlander440]

Careful what you wish for.

[@manjeshnayak1758]

I am third to comment waiting for your videos love you stay safe

[@TheMadmat76]

Epic.

[@skoopsro7656]

How convenient. Someone cut a hole in that fence so recently the clippings are still were they fell in frame.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

We don’t take tools. Copper thieves are active in this industrial area with big tools and make sure there are entrances. If you don’t believe me I can send you some videos of that😉

[@tomascalamari3312]

Clave mis youtuber favoritos

[@MarceloBranco794]

Muito bom, amo seus vídeos. obrigado.

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Nice work again guys. Whats the music around 37:00? Stunning

[@jix177]

Great video again.

[@ezhimalaenterprises6942]

OMG 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱..... Bro...............

[@samsmith3025]

Where is the scene at 00:15 in the intro? The flying saucer concrete structure in the snow. Is there a video for this, couldn't find it.

[@Brinta3]

Sam Smith The video still exists. Search for Buzludzha monument.

[@JSExplores]

15:41 😮

[@AndreVandal]

Any chance you will be shipping internationally (Canada) soon? Really would like the books.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Shipping costs almost doubled now.. you can still order them though 😄 I’ll have another look at the recent costs

[@AndreVandal]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath I have sent you my info via your site for shipping information, let me know

[@jonboiracing5720]

Did anyone see he dudes rucksack at around 21:25 as he turned away from the window the flap on his bag lifted and then fell again, might have been wind but looked strange!!

[@Brinta3]

There’s also a sound when it is lifted!

[@HalloUrbex]

Super video 👍👍👍

[@markoud2446]

Zó gaaf dit! Is er ook een walserij die jullie gaan exploren?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yep! ☺️

[@markoud2446]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath ik werk zelf in een walserij bij Tata Steel in IJmuiden. Verwacht veel herkenning.

[@donnykrikke7303]

@@markoud2446 zie een heel hoop wat ik herken, ik werk zelf ook bij tata steel

[@Estie_cz]

Cool vid! Especially the drone shots are thrilling to watch! Eelco got really dirty :D I love how he wears beige pants to every dirty location :D

[@nicholasporter1417]

All them fond memories trapped in the environment.

[@MarksWorldOfAdventure]

This place is in Liege?

[@alexandre007opa]

you'l have the petrogal refinery in matosinhos soon enough

[@dariusdarko8838]

Nice 👍 10+

[@dtrlieja5852]

Hi ! I am from Liège but I never visited this place. Where did you enter from ?

[@Amaral0202]

Brazilian here

[@jve89]

They should make this a COD map 😎

[@michelvandenabbeele3484]

where tho? i am a school reporter and would like to make someting about the factory and the history could u share the location?

[@mariusmarius9977]

In romania era de mult fier vechi!

[@nooneknows9545]

Hi from Australia How long was this plant in operation for ?

[@pippastone6018]

Man this place must have been hard to run safely at full power 😎👍🇳🇿🌈💪✅😊

[@GTAVince]

24:36 what is the purple stuff? Wat is het paarse spul?

[@oldskoolraver1079]

Lots of more places in Belgium like this, maybe a little smaller. PM me if you want more details.

[@Yamaha_driver2024]

Iknow that place you have seen that abandoned trailer?

[@Alksey_]

👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@Wls1839]

6:26

[@benconway9010]

When you say Coke.... Is this the drink you mean or the stuff you snort or bang?

[@projectb3117]

Is there security?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Yes😁it’s mostly demolished by now😞

[@Offensive_Username]

Openly accessible buildings are alright for urbex, but with all the barb wire you have to go through, this looks like documented trespassing.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

When buildings are wide open.... They're not interesting to shoot anymore. Vandalised, tagged and looted...Just ruins remain which you probably won't even watch :)

[@lostinspace013]

What is this place in 0,16 sec. ???

[@eily_b]

I can't believe you just walked past the security guy in his car in 2016! 😂 Fierce! - But it's really sad to see all the heavy industry going downhill because the iron curtain is gone and they have nearly everything outsourced to Eastern Europe by now. 🤨 Soon there will only be hipster work left. Sitting around and staring into your laptop developing stupid apps. 🙄 All the people that paid proper taxes are gone. Western Europe is on the edge to insignificance.

[@Itsaboutthewaterlife]

Well said. Well, we here in the US have only done it to ourselves. Everyone wants someone else to pay for their sins. Shame.

[@farbe123]

You should be filming in 4k 60fps 1080p is good, but more would be better, especially with the nice looking footage

[@박준엽-y3k]

Hi

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Hi man :)

[@박준엽-y3k]

:-)

[@박준엽-y3k]

;ㅅ;

[@massimochionchio3492]

👏👏👏

[@CtrlAltDefeats]

Is it just me but I can only watch this on 360p?

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

You should be able to see it in better quality.

[@CtrlAltDefeats]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath Awesome thank you!

[@binbons2]

waar in belgie

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Omgeving van Luik😎

[@UrbexTeamKwidzyn]

You can watch it all day and you can't get enough of it yet! Beautiful industrial and our sub absolutely runs to you! Greetings and welcome to our profile :)

[@MrPatriickzz]

Bob are you not afraid of dropping your camera? Or do you have an arm strap?

[@OFCbigduke613]

Are you guys ever worried about somebody using your videos as evidence for a trespassing charge? I love these but I hope nobody messes with you.

[@fanfan6719]

how to like te tecnology,, all brutalism,,, contamination, dirt, half n incomplete designs, cos they have very short life n time,, eaters,,, thanks fűr the video,,, clearly see mankind perspective,,,,

[@Brinta3]

2:49 Bob’s terrible English again; he says “fans” instead of “fence”. 😂 Very different words Bob! You got two out of four phonemes wrong. Het is alsof je “kurk” zegt i.p.v. “korf”.

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

I clearly hear fence😘

[@Brinta3]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath Well, there’s your problem.

[@Brinta3]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath “Fans” heeft een lange klinker en eindigt op een z, “fence” heeft een korte klinker en eindigt op een s.

[@MrPatriickzz]

Wait this is a different one? You know what I mean. Care to message me the location in insta Bob? Ben trouwens NL net als jij hahaha. We zijn al zo lang niet op urbex your geweest. Mede door de corona aids. Mocht je 't willen sturen. En snap heel goed waarom niet. Insta van mij is p4trick18.

[@MrPatriickzz]

Ah nvm I know where it is. By seeing your view at the other factory. Good video already. Time to watch the rest.

[@ShadowHardcoreOfficial]

@@MrPatriickzz De Urbex naam is Usine Barbele, of Masters Of Steel.. In de voice over zegt ie de plaats waar het ligt. Moet niet moeilijk te vinden zijn dus. Google is your best friend!

[@MrPatriickzz]

Als je een keer samen wilt exploren stuur maar een berichtje :)

[@MrPatriickzz]

@@ShadowHardcoreOfficial aha ja ik heb em. Ben bij HFB geweest.

[@lilliepatterson1053]

The curvy bonsai periodically sip because perfume informally kiss minus a rich age. vast, guiltless vest

[@Turnerbiker73]

Lengthy video, cool site. But boring, not much interesting stuff to see...

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

Corona time🤷‍♂️ all my original plans have been canceled 😞

[@MrMethadrine]

dat Lidl bag tho..

[@nathanh.5373]

Great as always 👍

[@gyrgrls]

When will they stop making coke... uh, coal ; uh, and start a plant for Pepsi, please? Else just fizz out and become soda ash...

[@new-kids-on-the-block]

Ik heb een vraag ik zou erg graag een x mee willen zou dit mogelijk zijn? Je zal, deze, vraag meer krijgen denk ik ik zou het erg leuk vinden volgens mij erg gezellig en spannend

[@mctubbie1672]

Man i love urbex so much This place is magical You feel so little when standing in the steel city Love the videos brothers

[@ek8710]

When i see abandoned places like this, places where perhaps thousands of people would have worked, i can't help but wonder where they are now. If they went on to work elsewhere. How many lives were affected by this place closing.

[@kyleroissing930]

Also how many were impacted during the build ? I assume the land is now hazardous the drink is a waste product and most ppl pay to consume it. What a waste

[@jonb8875]

Must feel good to get out again. Bet you’ve been going stir crazy after recent events. Know I have 🤪

[@Mirandorl]

40:10 actually anglo-american machines. This one was built in England. Perhaps it was easier to ship from there to Belgium than from the US

[@MikeyVerhulst]

31:28 What did Eelco do? Limping around :D

[@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath]

He wrecked his ankle !

[@MikeyVerhulst]

@@ExploringtheUnbeatenPath Yikes ! :p

[@eelco548]

I can tell it hurted like hell for days but no reason to abort our mission ;)

[@Javier_Cejas]

30:57 Like! 🤣

[@harrycoffey9427]

OH HELLO THERE

[@R118GSiVVC]

Very interesting guys, thanks!

[@apocyldoomer]

Beautiful decay, man is that massive joint ugly, even when it was in operation!

[@MichaelKörner-g2h]

ive been there for many many Times since 10 years ... absolutley amazing.

[@YouTubeYouTube-qg6vl]

Belgium 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@poedelzwart]

ik ben deze week 4x op deze locatie geweest. Je kan hier alleen komen door over het treinspoor te lopen aan de N90a in Luik. Langs het seinhuis kan je op het terrein komen. Bij de ingang staan camera's, dus blijf weg bij de ingang. Leuke locatie.