Around April the fruit region of Haspengouw comes to live. It's the time the beautiful blossoms appear on the fruit trees. Early summer, the cherries are ready for picking, and by the end of August, the apples and pears are ripe for the picking as well. From mid-September, the winegrowers get to work in their vineyards. During this period from April to October, there are numerous fruity activities that not only attract hikers and cyclists but also lovers of life and peace seekers to the southern part of Limburg.
Blossoms in Limburg
When spring arrives, the fruit trees in Haspengouw also kick off their season. The blossom buds gradually open in April, transforming the rolling landscape into a temporary painting of white and pink blossoms. Take a stroll through the orchards, enjoy the view from a blossom terrace, and join in on a fun blossom-themed activity.
Where can you spot blossoms?
The region of Haspengouw is the fruit basket of Limburg. Rows and rows of fruit orchards lie side by side. This region stretches across the entire southern part of Limburg.
Although Voeren is not part of Haspengouw, it has traditionally been a fruit-growing area and therefore an excellent destination for spotting blossoms as well.
When do the fruit trees bloom?
April traditionally is the month when the blossoms are blooming, but depending on the weather, they may appear as early as March or as late as the end of April. With the Bloomometer, you stay up to date about the blossoming period.
What to do during the blossom period?
With the blossoms, a period full of vibrant festivities and cozy activities begins again.
The pop-up flower bars are ideal stopping points on your tour through Haspengouw. Enjoy tasty snacks and fresh drinks on a - hopefully - sun-drenched terrace at these blossom bars.
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Fruit in Haspengouw
During the summer months, you can already indulge in fresh strawberries and cherries, while the apples, pears, and wine grapes continue to ripen on the trees. Blossom bars give way to summer bars and wine terraces. Take a bike or Vespa ride, and with the sun on your face, it feels like you're touring around Tuscany.
Even in late summer, it's worth heading to Haspengouw. The orchards that bore beautiful blossoms in spring are now filled with ripe apples and pears ready for picking. There's a bustling activity among the trees to harvest this year's crop in time. Winemakers also start harvesting in their vineyards from late August onwards.
More cycling and hiking in Haspengouw
Cycling
One of the most popular ways to explore the region is by bike. On the cycling network, it's pleasant pedaling through the fruit orchards. Keep in mind that Haspengouw has undulating landscapes, so the climbs can occasionally be quite challenging.
Hiking
While walking, you enjoy the blossom and fruit splendout at you leisure and get to place you might not otherwise visit. Haspengouw has 15 Landscape walks, hiking areas with routes of various distances.
