Hoge Kempen National Park

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Hoge Kempen National Park is the first National Park in Flanders, Belgium. It is located in the Campine in the East of the Province of Limburg, between Genk and the river Meuse Valley. It includes the elevated ground that defines the watershed between that river and the low ground of the drainage basin of the river Demer that covers most of Belgian Limburg. ()

Local name: Parc national de la Haute Campine Established: 2006 (18 years ago)Area: 22.2 mi²Visitors per year: ~700 pplElevation: 184 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°56'54"N, 4°57'47"E

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VlaanderenBelgium

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Hoge Kempen National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel, Sint-Sulpitiuskerk, Sint-Lambertuskerk, Aarschotse Stadsbrouwerij.

2.3 miN
Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem
59 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Scherpenheuvel is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Belgium. The church was consecrated in 1627 and raised to the status of a minor basilica in 1922. It is reputedly the most frequently visited shrine of pilgrimage in Belgium.
4.6 miNE
Church
Sint-Sulpitiuskerk, Diest
117 min walk • The Saint-Sulpice-and-Saint-Dionysius church is a Gothic-style church located in the Belgian municipality of Diest, in the province of Flemish Brabant.
5.6 miW
50°57'3"N • 4°50'8"E
Sint-Lambertuskerk
142 min walk • Church
6 miNW
Nightlife
Aarschotse Stadsbrouwerij, Aarschot
154 min walk • The Aarschotse Stadsbrouwerij, located in the city of Aarschot, Belgium, is an initiative of the city's governing body in collaboration with local brewing-enthusiasts.
5.3 miNW
50°58'46"N • 4°51'6"E
Unikamp, Aarschot
135 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.3 miSE
National park
Het Groene Woud
111 min walk • Het Groene Woud is a special area of the Netherlands which is located in North Brabant between the cities of Tilburg, Eindhoven and 's-Hertogenbosch.
6.9 miSW
Locality
Lubbeek
177 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Lubbeek is exploring the stunning natural landscapes that surround the area. From rolling hills to lush forests, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.
0.6 miE
Locality
Bekkevoort
16 min walk • One of the highlights of Bekkevoort is its beautiful countryside, which is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The rolling hills and lush green fields provide the ideal backdrop for hiking, cycling, and picnicking.
2.6 miSW
Locality
Tielt-Winge
66 min walk • Tielt-Winge is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant. The municipality comprises the towns of Houwaart, Meensel-Kiezegem, Sint-Joris-Winge and Tielt. On 1 January 2006, Tielt-Winge had a total population of 10,009.