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View of the Orchards – Heks Castle loop from Bierset-Awans

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View of the Orchards – Heks Castle loop from Bierset-Awans

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View of the Orchards – Heks Castle loop from Bierset-Awans

02:56

47.8km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 63 m for 29 m

After 47.8 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.1 km

Sint-Pieterskerk Lauw

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The Sint-Pieterskerk is a church building in Lauw in the Belgian municipality of Tongeren in the province of Limburg. The church is located on the Lauwstraat, the main street through …

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16.2 km

Velohofke Bike Café

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Very pleasant bicycle cafe where you can sit outside. You can also have a bite to eat there and the service is very friendly. Be sure to taste the alcohol-free Triple Force Majeur.

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23.0 km

View of the Orchards

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From here you have beautiful views of the orchards and the surrounding rolling landscape.

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24.0 km

Hoeve Herkwinning

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Important, previously closed farm, located in a low, swampy source area on the Molenbeek. Gothic in core with some Renaissance features; This 16th century core was repeatedly adapted: mid 18th …

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24.2 km

Perenpluklaan (Pear Picking Lane) in Natuurreservaat Herkwinning

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Several car-free cycle paths lead through the green landscape here. There are pear trees along the way.

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24.5 km

Observation tower Nature reserve De Herkwinning

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View of the beautiful countryside...

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28.0 km

Dré Wapenaar Tree Tents and Field Furniture, Tranendreef

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Along the picturesque avenue leading to Hex Castle, four teardrop-shaped tree tents hang high among the tall trees, artistic sleeping accommodations designed by Dré Wapenaar. These temporary sculptures balance between …

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29.7 km

Heks Castle

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The castle of Heks is a Belgian castle, located in the village of Heks (part of Heers) in the province of Limburg.
The palatial castle was built from 1770, probably …

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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

9.71 km

1.78 km

1.39 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

16.7 km

1.77 km

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

74 %

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View of the Orchards – Heks Castle loop from Bierset-Awans

Sint-Pieterskerk Lauw

Velohofke Bike Café

View of the Orchards

Hoeve Herkwinning

Perenpluklaan (Pear Picking Lane) in Natuurreservaat Herkwinning

Observation tower Nature reserve De Herkwinning

Dré Wapenaar Tree Tents and Field Furniture, Tranendreef

Heks Castle

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