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Gerhagen Observation Tower

Gerhagen Observation Tower

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Gerhagen Observation Tower

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Location: Tessenderlo, Hasselt, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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June 19, 2020

Built on the Zandberg 19 meters high and 100 steps once you have a beautiful view. In a northerly direction you can even see the abbey of Tongerlo and the abbey of Averbode. The tower is accessible every day.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

August 2, 2020

Nice location for the youngest of us all. Nice viewpoint at the top of the tower. Starting point of the Silence and whisper path.

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Yoery Van Den Brande

July 5, 2020

Nice walking place, large dog run-off zone and nice terrace to have a drink afterwards.

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Viviane

October 26, 2022

After the climb you can enjoy beautiful views. There are also binoculars at the highest point of the tower.

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Jeff S

July 14, 2021

Effe puffe ...

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August 19, 2025

Known locally for years as the VVV Tower, it stands 18.75 meters tall. Before the current tower, there was a concrete one built in 1969. It stood for thirty years until concrete rot forced its demolition in 1999. The VVV, or Tourist Association, then built the current one (and was also responsible for the first one). Today, the tower belongs to the municipality after the VVV relinquished it. And anyone who saw it in the early days will certainly notice that the surrounding trees have grown somewhat taller since 1999. It is located by the playground behind the forest museum on the sand hill.

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Gerhagen Observation Tower

1. Gerhagen Public Parking – Pinnekensweier Ponds loop from Laakdal

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