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There are quite a few benches and picnic tables along the route... but when the weather is fine, these spots are snapped up by the many cyclists exploring the area.
From castles to orchards in Sint-Pieters-Heurne
Starting from Sint-Pieters-Heurne, the walk takes you through the rather hilly countryside of Limburg Hesbaye, passing by a castle here, a chapel there, a limestone cave, an orchard, or a large square-shaped Hesbaye farmhouse.
Although the region is criss-crossed by land consolidation tracks and concrete cycle paths, traffic is usually limited to a few farm vehicles, bicycles and occasionally a group or two of Vespa enthusiasts.
That said, the route also follows numerous country lanes and forest tracks where you mainly come across only walkers or joggers.
The numerous orchards (pear and apple trees) add a pleasant touch to the route when in bloom.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 16.61 km -
Average duration: 5h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 114 m -
Descent: - 108 m -
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Highest point: 112 m -
Lowest point: 66 m
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 78 m - Hekswandeling
- 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 80 m - Horne Farmhouse
- 2 : km 0.45 - alt. 80 m - Saint-Pierre Chapel
- 3 : km 2.36 - alt. 93 m - Limestone caves – a refuge for bats
- 4 : km 6.59 - alt. 80 m - Widooie Castle
- 5 : km 7.39 - alt. 82 m - Terhove Castle
- 6 : km 9.24 - alt. 83 m - Bommershoven Castle
- 7 : km 12.75 - alt. 77 m - Manshoven Farm
- 8 : km 15.45 - alt. 84 m - Heks Castle
- S/E : km 16.61 - alt. 78 m - Hekswandeling
Notes
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