The source area and the upper stream of the Herk and the Herkebeek are located in 'Droog Haspengouw', more specifically in the territory of the municipalities of Heers, Borgloon, Sint-Truiden, Tongeren and Gingelom. The landscape on the plateaus and flanks mostly consists of fields. Remnants of grasslands and swamps are still scattered along the watercourses.

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Marc 🚶‍♂️

October 30, 2023

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Beautiful piece of nature. Along the Herk, then via plank path and bee hall to a beautiful straight overgrown path.

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Yvan

November 14, 2024

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worth taking a walk here once

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Distance 685 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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

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