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Katarakt, Limburg
Katarakt is a popular TV series set in the Haspengouw region and tells the story of a woman trying to save her in-laws fruit farm. Then she discovers that she’s suffering from a serious eye disease. Will she overcome all the problems to win out in the end?
You can visit the set of Katarakt, or if you like to walk or cycle you can follow the clearly indicated Katarakt routes. If you prefer to drive or take a bus there is also a special route that takes you through the loveliest spots in Haspengouw.
For the real fans there is even the opportunity to act in a scene with one of the leading actors from the series! Tongeren is the perfect place to find out more about Katarakt!
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Haspengouw, Limburg
Wie Haspengouw zegt, zegt fruit. Maar deze streek biedt meer. Wat dacht u van:
Tongeren, de oudste stad van België | Alken, waar het bekende pils Cristal Alken haar oorsprong vindt | Herstappe, de kleinste gemeente van België | Sint-Truiden, de fruitigste stad van Vlaanderen | Wellen, met de bekende geschiedenis van de Bokkerijders | Bilzen, met Landcommanderij Alden Biesen…
En dit is nog maar een kleine greep uit het aanbod van de provincie Haspengouw. Fietsers, wandelaars en natuur- en cultuurliefhebbers kunnen zich hier naar hartelust vermaken!
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Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen, Limburg
Haspengouw is synonymous with fruit. But this region offers much more. Some examples:
Tongeren, the oldest city in Belgium | Alken, from where the famous Cristal Alken lager hails | Herstappe, the smallest municipality in Belgium | Sint-Truiden, the fruitiest town in Flanders | Wellen, with the famous legend of the Bokkerijders | Bilzen, with the impressive Landcommandery Alden Biesen…
And there’s much more to the Haspengouw province. Cyclists, hikers, nature and culture lovers will be in their element!
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Entrance, Mechelse Heide
As the name suggests (Heide = meadow), this is an area of lovely meadows. The Mechelse Heide Entrance is located near Maasmechelen. After a day’s shopping at the Maasmechelen Village, what could be nicer than taking a relaxing walk in the countryside? Woods to the north and endless views to the south – on a clear day you can even see Holland and Germany!
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Entrance Station As
As Station was formally a real train station and now serves as a gateway to the Hoge Kempen National Park. The railway line was used to transport coal and linked the mines of Winterslag, Waterschei and Zwartberg. There are still plenty of sights that recall the past in the area around As Station. Besides the meadows, there are also pine forests and marshes.
Train lovers will be in their element: the old diesel train takes you from As Station directly to the mines of Waterschei and Eisden.
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Entrance Kattevennen
The Kattevennen entrance is situated in Genk and is therefore not far from 3 of our hotels: Carbon, ECU and Atlantis. Besides enjoying the pine forests, you can make an educational day of it by visiting the Europlanetarium and the path of the planets. There are also lots of sporting activities, such as horse riding, mountain biking and skiing on an open-air artificial slope.
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Entrance Pietersheim
Eurotel Lanaken is located right on the Pietersheim Entrance. This is a lovely area with a rich history. The centuries old castles and ruins take you back to a bygone era. For children, there is a gnome trail and a playground. Pine forests, meadows, juniper berries and hills with long views offer much to enjoy on a day out.
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Toegangspoort Lieteberg
In spite of the fact that Lieteberg is 3 kms away from the National Park, it is one of the five gateways to the park. The Lieteberg is primarily known for its diversity of insect life and other small animals. An amazing butterfly house is home only to butterflies native to the area. From May 1st to October 1st the barefoot path is open, the first of its kind in Flanders! As its name suggests, this footpath is only accessible without shoes and gives you the opportunity to literally feel nature under your feet.
http://www.nationaalparkhogekempen.be/, http://www.lieteberg.be
