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Source of the Meersbeek

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Source of the Meersbeek

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Source of the Meersbeek

Name: Source of the Meersbeek
Rating: 2

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

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1. Source of the Meersbeek – Jonckholt Castle Ruins loop from Eigenbilzen

6.80km

01:48

60m

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

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2. Ruins of Jonckholt Castle – Source of the Meersbeek loop from Waltwilder

6.85km

01:48

60m

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

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3. Landcommanderij Alden Biesen – Kasteel Alden Biesen loop from Bilzen

25.4km

06:44

250m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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An 🇧🇪

June 1, 2024

This forest is home to the source of the Meersbeek, which forms the border between Hoelbeek and Waltwilder. It is this watercourse that filled the wide moats of the Jonckholt fortress with water in the Middle Ages. The stream was drained but was reopened so that the water can fully nourish nature in the valley again. Past the castle ruins, the Meersbeek flows into the Krombeek, which, together with other streams, forms the Munsterbeek and flows further into the Demer. The Meersbeek Valley forms a green oasis in an agricultural area and connects to Domain Groenendaal. In this young forest, planted in the 1990s, you can enjoy beautiful blooms such as the slender primrose and the pentecostal flower. Furthermore, hares, deer, hawks and buzzards may occasionally cross your path. Connoisseurs will discover the beautiful songs of the nightingale and the golden oriole among the birdsong.

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Marc 🚶‍♂️

March 14, 2024

Small but beautiful valley of the young Meersbeek. Dense carpet of yellow celandine, only a few flowers still open. Must be beautiful when they are in full bloom.

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Distance 485 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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

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Source of the Meersbeek

1. Source of the Meersbeek – Jonckholt Castle Ruins loop from Eigenbilzen

2. Ruins of Jonckholt Castle – Source of the Meersbeek loop from Waltwilder

3. Landcommanderij Alden Biesen – Kasteel Alden Biesen loop from Bilzen

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