When you walk through this forest, a little reverence is in order. Because here there is not just one tree next to the other, here highly specialized creatures create a …

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December 17, 2024

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The area originally belonged to the castle domain of Pietersheim, and was deforested for some time in the 18th century. Before that time, and also afterwards, it was part of a large forest area. Parts of the forest are therefore very old. In addition, there are the beeches along the avenues that were planted by the lords of Pietersheim.

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December 1, 2025

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These impressive old trees are one of the characteristic features of the hiking areas in Limburg and the Hoge Kempen region. Beeches and oaks are sometimes over 150 years old, …

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1. Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Beech Avenue in Pietersembos loop from Lanaken

12.0km

03:06

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Asbeek Stream in Pietersembos loop from Lanaken

7.19km

01:50

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Asbeek Stream in Pietersembos – Wooden Lounge Chairs by the Stream loop from Lanaken

8.37km

02:08

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Lanaken, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Ancient Beeches and Oaks of Pietersembos

1. Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Beech Avenue in Pietersembos loop from Lanaken

2. Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Asbeek Stream in Pietersembos loop from Lanaken

3. Asbeek Stream in Pietersembos – Wooden Lounge Chairs by the Stream loop from Lanaken

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