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Belgium, small but packs a punch. Not known among its fellow Europeans as a destination hub nor among those beyond the continent but look close and you will find some hidden gems. A confusing country with 3 official languages! We're here to help you navigate it and find the best best places in Belgium. 

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Meet Limburg, Flander’s eastern most province, bordered by the Netherlands to the east and Wallonia to the south. This small part of Belgium is off the tourist track with plenty of hidden gems to discover. Wandering around the charming towns, you’ll discover why Limburg is Flander’s friendliest province and also the greenest. With Flanders’ only national park, Hoge Kempen, Limburg is the perfect place to get outside and enjoy the great Belgian outdoors.  There is Flemish culture aplenty and Belgian history from the Roman’s to WWII. 

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This 700m circular path in Bosland was designed to give you the feeling that you're cycling above the trees. Grab your bike or your mountain bike and enjoy several paths extending beyond the circular path and get those legs moving!

For the bikers, several biking routes are available and detailed [here on this page](https://www.bosland.be/ontdek-bosland/fietsen/fietsen-door-de-bomen-suggestielussen/94/), it's only in Dutch but the maps are easy to read regardless the language. 

Love biking? Enjoy riding this elevated circular path high up in the trees - and be "one with nature".

An aerial shot of the circular cycling path called Biking through the trees "Fietsen door de bomen" in Bosland, Limburg. 

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A family biking through the trees near the elevated cycling path "fietsen door de Bomen" in Bosland, Belgium. 

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A couple biking near the elevated circular cycling path " Biking through the trees" in Bosland, Limburg, Belgium

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Beaches, national parks, urban parks, forests, dunes, heathlands - you name it! We've lined up the best of locally recommended nature activities in {{area}} that are sure to get some fresh air in those lungs! If it's anything you can explore and do in the great outdoors, you can plan it here.

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Come one, come all - come big, come small! We've rounded up all of the kid-friendly places in {{area}}, including parks, playgrounds, outdoor activities, and museums for you and your family to enjoy. These places and activities are fun (and safe!) for the whole family, no matter what size or age!

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Lace up those hiking boots and get out on the trail! We’ve organized the top nature walks and hikes in {{area}} for all the outdoor lovers looking to go the limits. There are plenty of routes you can choose from - all offering you stunning views that make each step even more worth it.

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Of course it's still possible to explore and have fun while taking precautions! There's so much to do, even during these COVID times. These fun activities are all safe since they're outdoors or with the organizers taking protocols into consideration.

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Biking through the trees at Bosland

The walk to the river mouth of the Voer was voted the prettiest in Flanders by Vlaanderen Vakantieland, a popular local travel show!

Voted prettiest walk in Flanders at one point, this walk takes you to the start of the Voer river. Explore a knightly castle and beautiful nature spot. 

Female content creator in front of Commanderie in Sint-Pieters-Voeren, Belgium 

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Water gate south of Commanderie in Sint-Pieters-Voeren, Belgium

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Female traveller standing in front of a castle moat at La Commanderie, Limburg, Belgium

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Front entrance of a Commandery, Voeren, Limburg, Belgium

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Backpacker by a river gate and lake at Commanderie in Sint-Pieters-Voeren, Belgium

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Voer River Walk & Castle Commanderie

Take a stroll through the lush forest and around the lake for an outdoor escape.

Two people walking on a wooden path in the middle of a lake at Domein Bovy, Limburg, Belgium. 

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Vlonderpad, a wooden path next to the lake part of De wijers nature reserve in Domein Bovy, Limburg, Belgium 

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Get a dose of fresh air and some scenic views — tailoring for walkers and more intensive hikers alike.

A view across the hills and into the distance from a viewpoint at Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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A view of the lake from above and beyond towards the horizon from a viewpoint at Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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A view of the lake from water level in Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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The terrhill panoramic landscape of Connecterra

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Old mine shutes at Connecterra, Hoge Kempen National Park in Limburg, Belgium.

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A man watching the sunset on top of a Terrill at Connecterra, part of the Hoge Kempen National Park in Limburg, Belgium

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A person hiking at sunset on top of a hill at Connecterra, Hoge Kempen National Park.

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Young children playing on the walking path in Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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A boat floating on the lake at Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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A view across the hills and into the distance at Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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A view of the lake from water level at Terhills, Hoge Kempen National Park

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Terhills at Hoge Kempen National Park

Relax in nature, enjoy some history and...share breakfast with an alpaca at this secluded castle just outside of Sint-Truiden. 

Kasteel Nieuwenhoven sits in a green field on a sunny day near Sint-Truiden, Belgium. 

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A large green pond, filled with reeds and surrounded by trees sits in Nieuwenhoven forest, Belgium.

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An old fallen tree in Nieuwenhoven forest near Sint-Truiden, Belgium. 

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A red brick gated archway leads into Kasteel Nieuwenhoven near Sint-Truiden, Belgium.

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A green, reed-filled pond in Nieuwenhoven forest near Sint-Truiden, Belgium.  

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The courtyard of Kasteel Nieuwenhoven and the brick castles building near Sint-Truiden, Belgium.

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An old tree in Nieuwenhoven forest near Sint-Truiden, Belgium. 

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Nieuwenhoven Castle & Forest

The water was as cold as in the real mountains

Join in on this grounding experience of walking through nature barefoot!

Wooden tower in front of blue sky backdrop

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Small child having a jolly time in the water path

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Lieteberg Blotevoetenpad (Barefoot path)

Relax, learn and experience something new in this historic abbey’s grounds. Or get walking or biking your way around some of the beautiful landscape on the outskirts of Hasselt. 

The brick buildings and red doors of Herkenrode Abbey in Hasselt, Belgium, sits at the end of a green field.

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The paved herb garden at Herkenrode Abbey in Hasselt, Belgium is surrounded by tall, trimmed bushes.

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The vast Herkenrode Abbey complex near Hasselt in Belgium sits in the distance behind a grassy field. 

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A curved stone wall surrounds a flowering herb garden at Herkenrode Abbey in Hasslet, Belgium.

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Herkenrode Abbey

Bring your walking boots and your clogs! Take a scenic stroll through one of Limburg’s best nature reserves, maybe even hop over the border while you’re at it.

A wooden bridge crosses a river in a grassy setting at sunset.

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A delicate red plant is covered in droplets of dew.

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In the distance a couple walks along a leafy country path with two big trees in the foreground.  

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A wide river full of green reeds flows through grassy, green surroundings. 

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A green butterfly perches on a thing blade of grass.

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Hageven - De Plateaux Nature Reserve

Explore the grounds of Haspengouw’s beautiful, abandoned castle on this short but pretty walk.

A the front of red brick chateaux sits in a green field on a cloudless sunny day.

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Looking through a grand, rusted gate is straight path lined by tall autumnal trees.

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The red and white striped brick façade of Kasteel van Heers sits in lush green surroundings.

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The grey statue of a baby elephant its on grass in front of the red and white striped brick façade of Kasteel van Heers.

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Pond in the park at Heers Castle, Belgium

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Heers Castle Walk

The most beautiful time of year to visit is during the blossom season in April.

Come and witness a miracle at this chapel, floating between heaven and hell. Find stunning views and snap some great pictures at a unique, hidden viewpoint in Haspengouw. 

A small chapel made with chopped wood is suspended over a small hill in Haspengouw, Belgium

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A small chapel made with chopped wood is suspended over a small hill in Haspengouw, Belgium.

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A couple stands inside a small, open wooden chapel in Haspengouw, Belgium.

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Helsheaven Floating Chapel

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