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Rural Heers is one of the charming municipalities of the southern fruit region Haspengouw. Heers is located below Sint-Truiden and Tongeren-Borgloon, close to the Walloon border. The rolling landscape is dotted with orchards, wine estates, castles and chapels.
Things to do in Heers
Heers is part of Landschapspark Hart van Haspengouw, the beating heart of the Limburg fruit region. Here you walk and cycle through ancient landscapes, enjoy seasonal splendour and taste local craftsmanship.
Mettekoven is a beautiful fruit region in the valley of the Herkerbeek. Especially in spring, when the blossoms come peeping out, it is a sight to behold. With the Mettekoven landscape walk, you can be sure not to miss any of this beauty.
Hex Castle opens its park and gardens two weekends a year during the HEX Garden Festival . Meet other plant lovers there and discover unusual plants from growers and specialists.
Another heritage gem is Heers Castle. Herita is currently working hard to restore this late-Gothic castle. Visit it with a guide or drop in at the dahlia picking garden in spring.
The chalky soil of Heers turned out not to be very suitable for regular agriculture, but it did provide the ideal terroir for wine grapes: Domain Marsnil was born. Visit the vineyard and taste the top homegrown wines yourself.
Hit the road with the bike tour Fruity landscapes with spirit and you will pedal past the most beautiful church villages and (fr)views of Heers, Sint-Truiden, Wellen and Tongeren-Borgloon.
Practical in Heers
- For more information, please visit Visit Heers.
