The Jeker (French: Geer or Jaer; Walloon: Djer; Latin: Jecora; Maastricht: Eker) is a river that originates in the Belgian Lens-Saint-Servais near Borgworm, flows through a large part of Haspengouw and near the Dutch city of Maastricht flows into the Meuse (coordinates: 50° 51′ N, 5° 42′ E). Near Tongeren and Bitsingen (French: Bassenge) the Jeker crosses the Dutch-French language border. The Jeker is approximately 55 km long. Particularly near the mouth of the Meuse, the Jeker valley has fairly steep slopes, in some cases covered with slope forests. The largest difference in height (near Bassenge) is 75 meters.

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January 29, 2025

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There were already beguines in Tongeren before 1239. The ladies who chose neither marriage nor monastic life settled permanently on a walled site at the Moerenpoort. In the Sint-Catharina Beguinage, …

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September 5, 2023

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beautiful path through the park - for those who dare via stepping stones - and along and through historic Tongeren

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Best Hikes to Jeker River and Beguinage Quarter, Tongeren

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1. Castle of Betho – Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) loop from Tongeren

13.8km

03:35

90m

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

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2. Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) – Moeren Gate loop from Henis

6.79km

01:48

70m

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

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3. Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) – Trail along the Jeker loop from Tongeren

14.2km

03:39

60m

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

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Jeker River and Beguinage Quarter, Tongeren

1. Castle of Betho – Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) loop from Tongeren

2. Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) – Moeren Gate loop from Henis

3. Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) – Trail along the Jeker loop from Tongeren

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