Groot-Gelmen - brown - 1 km

Haspengouw
  • 7,9 km

Short approach route to the orange hiking loop of Groot-Gelmen.

Extensive description Close

This hike connects Groot- and Klein-Gelmen, two Haspengouw villages with their own character. On the plateaus, you enjoy views over fields, arable land, and fruit trees, but you also dive into the Hampveld, a nature reserve in the Herk valley.

0.2 km

Distance

2 min

Average time

10 m

Ascent

Start points

  • Groot-Gelmen, starting point Engelmanshoven village

    Engelmanshoven-Dorp 50 , 3800 Sint-Truiden

Practical info

  • Dog park
  • Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
  • Watch out for processionary caterpillars
  • Slip hazard: the trails, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
  • Picnic bench(es) available along the route
  • Camper parking at the starting point
  • Bivouac area available / pole camping possible

Nature partners

Hiking maps for this route

Landscape hike Groot-Gelmen - Mettekoven - Overbroek-Egoven - Castle of Heers (Dutch)

Haspengouw

4,00 €