Skip to main content

Menu

Hoofdnavigatie

What to do
Where to stay
What you need to know

nl
fr
de
en

Like

The most cosy forest of Flanders

Adventure and nature

Facilities

a. Meeting rooms 0 - 20 people

Buggy friendly

Changing corner for baby

Parking within a radius of 100 m?

Suitable for wheelchairs

Like

List

Share with

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email
Copy link

Opening hours

Ongoing availability

Comments

Van zonsopgang tot zonsondergang

Contact information

+32 13 35 02 42 +32 13 67 38 44 gerhagen@tessenderlo.be www.tessenderlo.be/thema/2088/gerhagen

Location

Zavelberg 10, 3980 TESSENDERLO

You might also like

Burgemeestershuis met park - Burgemeesterspark

Burgemeesterspark

Burgemeesterspark (Mayor’s Park) is a green lung in the middle of town. Close to the Burgemeestershuis and Sint-Pietersbanden Church. This atmospheric city park with monumental trees and artful park residents, is Lommel’s chill out and picnic spot par excellence when the sun in shining.

Art and music are never far away in Burgemeesterspark. Designed by landscape architect Paul Deroose and it is inhabited by ‘De Buitenmens’. A statue by Henk Visch whose crazy posture captures the attention at once.

Tip: Burgemeesterspark is also the ideal spot to listen to the carillon concerts on Wednesday afternoons.

Duinengordel - Duinengordel landschap

DISCOVER DUINENGORDEL

Go on a hike, ride a road or mountain bike or join an expedition in amazing nature! Duinengordel is a versatile destination that combines adventure and fantastic nature. Discover this golden part of the National Parc today!

PLANNING A TRIP TO DUINENGORDEL?

Duinengordel has various start locations with all the necessary facilities, such as parking and toilets. These locations are only a 20-minute drive from Erperheide. Find the start location for your chosen route:

Orshof, Heymansweg 2,
3670 Neerglabbeek (Meeuwen-Gruitrode)

Camping Zavelbos, Kattebeekstraat 1,
3680 Opoeteren (Maaseik)

More info: Contact Reception or www.duinengordel.be

Aqua Libra Yachtcharter - Our homeport : Jachthaven "De Spaenjerd"

Charter your own motoryacht in Belgium

Your boating holiday into the heart of Europe.
Benelux largest water-sports area "De Maasplassen" form an ideal starting point for your boating holiday in the heart of Europe. From here, you can discover historic towns in the Netherlands and Belgium, such as Roermond, Maastricht, Den Bosch, Liège, Namur, Dinant, and many more. Enjoy the wealth of our gastronomy and relish our rich culture.
Feast your eyes on our nature and wildlife while sailing through the rivers and canals of the Belgian Ardennes an the Dutch Biesbosch. Even Zeeland and Friesland are within easy boating reach. Rent your "own Linssen" at Aqua Libra Yachtcharter, in an all-inclusive formula.
Aqua Libra Yachtcharter is partner of the "Linssen Boating Holidays" network. You can trust us to deliver the highest possible standard in luxury and quality.

Expeditie Geocaching - expeditie geocaching

Geocaching expedition

Armed with a GPS and with the help of a guide, go on a treasure hunt and, who knows, you may very well find hidden treasure!

Educatieve bijenstand en allergievriendelijke tuin 'Op 't Sonnis' - Op't Sonnis

Educational apiary and allergy-friendly garden 'Op 't Sonnis' (K.I.E.B.S. vzw)

In the 'Op ’t Sonnis' apiary you can see both honey bees and wild bees at work.

You can follow the processing of the honey at close hand. In addition, in the botanic garden you can admire all manner of allergy-friendly trees, plants and shrubs. Here you can acquire unique experience in the laying out of a colourful, fragrant hypoallergenic garden!

The 'Op ’t Sonnis' apiary is also the starting point of the delicious walking route 'Beer, milk and honey'!

Labyrint (C-mine plein) - labyrint

C-mine Labyrinth

Make your way through one kilometre of steel corridors on C-mine square and discover the numerous spaces which allow you to experience the surroundings from new perspectives.

Behind the installation are two young designers, the art and architects duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, who have already surprised the region with their ‘see-through church’ in Borgloon.

C-mine square

Huifkartocht Borgloon - Huifkartocht Kasteelhoeve De Tornaco

Covered wagon trips

If you want to let your feet rest for a while, you can go for a walk with the covered wagon at castle farm De Tornaco. Ronny likes to harness one of his Brabant draught horses for a ride in the area.
Guided walks are organised for 10 to 35 people , for groups, family excursions, team buildings...

Reservation is necessary.

Evenementendomein Circuit Zolder - Contorletoren

Eventsite Circuit Zolder

Circuit Zolder: fun for the whole family!

This former Formula 1 circuit is the place to be if you want a day full of racing adventure. Explore the circuit with your own car or motorbike, come and do some evening cycling and skating, or come and try out the spectacular BMX track. Safety is very important to Circuit Zolder, which is why ProMove offers a wide range of courses to improve your driving skills in a fun way. The smaller speed demons have also been thought of: they can race with remote-controlled mini-cars or enjoy themselves on a race simulator. A big party for young and old! That is why Circuit Zolder welcomes more than 400,000 visitors each year.

Events planned for 2022:
UEC BMX Racing European Championship
New Race Festival
Historic Grand Prix
24 Hours of Zolder
FIA ETRC Belgian Truck Grand Prix
BMX 3 Nations Cup
American Festival NASCAR

Camp Carré - picknickplek Molenvijverpark - Camp Carré

Camp Carré

Picnicking in Molenvijver park has been given a twist. Designer Linde Hermans transformed one location in the park into 'Camp Carré', where the emphasis is on nature, slow time and social contact.

Speelbos Kelchterhoef - speelbos

Play wood for children

Slightly older children will really enjoy playing in the play wood at De Bosberg. From the playground wooden items indicate the way to the playground.

Equidroom - Menners op Equidroom

Equidroom

This local bridle route is 24 kilometres long, consists of 95% unpaved roads and goes through the woods and open fields of Bocholt and Grote-Brogel in Peer.
The route takes you via the most beautiful forest paths to open plains, fragrant fields and trees in full splendour. Every season is different and invites for a ride.

C-mine expeditie gezinsspel 'Waar is Cyriel?' - Waar is Cyriel de krekel?

Family game 'Where's Cyriel the cricket?'

Armed with an expedition belt and booklet, you and your whole family go on a quest to learn who Cyriel is and what he is up to in the mine of Winterslag. Unravel the mystery and who knows, maybe you’ll receive a medal as a souvenir of this special tour!

The game can be played during the opening hours of C-mine expedition, at your own pace. It lasts on average 1.5 hours and is suitable for children six years and older. The expedition booklet contains extra craft pages to get started with at home.The game is played in the C-mine expedition and is suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years. (Only in Dutch and French).

Toegangspoort Pietersheim - Lanaken - Nationaal Park

Pietersheim access point

Visit Domein Pietersheim, one of the nine access points to the Hoge Kempen National Park. This national park is a continuous nature area at least 1,000 hectares in size with a focus on nature. Think that’s big? The Hoge Kempen National Park is 12 times as large, with 12,000 hectares of nature reserve. In other words, all your walking and cycling adventures start here.

It’s also only a stone’s throw from Maastricht, Aachen and Hasselt. A day at Domein Pietersheim guarantees an adventurous journey of discovery between the past and present. The Pietersheim walking area has eight signposted walking loops. Four of them start at the access point. The other loops are accessible from nearby entry points. In the spring of 2016, all of the walking routes in Pietersheim were fully upgraded and a number of beautiful new routes added.

Pleisterplaats Bocholt - Pleisterplaats 't Zand3

Stopover Bocholt

In the extension of the Mortelweg in Kaulille, in the middle of the forest, you will find the resting place 't Zand (between node 66 and 29, close to node 29 of the Limburg Equestrian Network). It is an ideal resting place for riders, drivers and walkers. There are several binding posts, a paddock, picnic benches and a pump to give the horses a drink.

Monumentenautoroutes Voerstreek - Monumentenkaart

Monument car routes Voeren

Voeren is one big monument park with more than 120 listed castles, churches, half-timbered houses, burial crosses, chapels, village pumps, etc. Two mapped out car routes of about 35 km take you along the most beautiful monuments of this region. The route is not signposted but there is a map with an information booklet. In it you will find explanations and photos of each monument.

Piraten minigolf - zicht op een hole van de piratenminigolf

De Vuvuzela. Welcome!

A new wave trend has spread over from America and Asia. The tight courses make way for their own imagination and the most diverse, natural forms.
In 2011 Ollevier & co made the first Country miniature golf of the Benelux, "De Piratenminigolf" in Ham. This minigolf consists of 18 well-kept holes.
The border was made with Grauwacke rocks. The substrate is very close to artificial grass on a water-permeable gravel surface.
The course is quietly situated in the Hamse woods, with a view of the nearby garden and pond center Ollevier & co and the garden and bicycle cafe De Vuvuzela.
This makes the Pirate Mini Golf a very suitable relaxation for groups and individuals. You can also have something to drink or eat in the African garden and bicycle cafe De Vuvuzela.
There is also the possibility to make use of different arrangements of PindaPinda, such as birthday parties, family parties, company outings, school parties, etc.

Wandeling 'B'Oscars' - B'Oscars

Hike - B'Oscars

This new hike is suitable for children from 7 years of age and costs € 2.5.
The tour lasts 3.4 km; on the way you will be given various assignments.
Do you want to win a B'Oscar? Then don't hesitate and come discover this super fun hike. Buy your guide at the tourist office and start your hike at Station As.

Unfortunately this route is not suitable for wheelchairs or baby carriages.

Toegangspoort Lieteberg - Zutendaal - Lieteberg

Welcome in Lieteberg

Discover a unique piece of nature at the intersection of three regions.
The Kempen, the Maasland and Haspengouw are never far away here.
In Lieteberg, you stand with both feet in the Hoge Kempen National Park and can enjoy peace and quiet during one of the many signposted walking routes in and around Lieteberg.

With more than 10 000 ha of forest and heathland, it is a wonderful place to be during a walk or a bike ride.

Terhills Cablepark - Beachbar & strand

Terhills Cablepark

Terhills Cablepark is known for its great atmosphere. Experienced trainers teach you how to wakeboard in a fun and safe environment. We also have a big aquapark with obstacles varying in size and difficulty level. It's the perfect activity for groups of friends, bachelor parties or companies.

We have a miniramp, trampoline, the most beautiful sunsets in Limburg and a wide variety of drinks at our beachbar if you prefer to chill. The opening hours can be found on our website

At Terhills Cablepark we also have a great restaurant that serves delicious food.

Bijenhal 't Zoemhuukske - Bijenhal Lommel

't Zoemhuuske

Why do bees buzz?
How many bee species are there?
Is there such a thing as a bee king?

Bee-keepers introduce you to the wonderful world of bees in the Zoemhuuske bee hall.

StilSloep - StilSloep koppel

Electric sailing?

What could be better than discovering the beautiful cross-border RivierPark Maasvallei than by electric boat? Different boat types (StilSloep, StilCat, StilJoy, StilWhaly) and prices can be viewed directly at www.stilsloep.be. A trip immediately makes you forget the everyday stress when sliding gently over the water.

You can combine the trip on the water with a nature walk in the foraging areas Kollegreend in Kessenich or Koningssteen in Thorn.

Bad weather? No problem. The StilSloep can be made wind and rainproof and is even heated so that you can enjoy nature and the tranquility of the water in the early and late seasons.

Our sloops are moored at the jetties of Botel Harbour where you can combine a trip on the water with a snack or drink in the restaurant On The Rocks or even with an overnight stay at Botel Ophoven. Would you like to take food and/or drinks on board? Check float-in take away on float-in.be.

A discovery map has been developed for the kids about the water and migratory birds that can be seen along the way. Subject to payment, they will receive a Maasplassenspotter and binoculars, thereby supporting Natuurpunt Kinrooi.

No license or experience required!

Hemelspark - 1

Hemelspark

Between the trees and ponds in the Hemelspark you can play, have a picnic or just enjoy yourself. Playing in nature, climbing trees, building huts, playing with water, it is a place where children can enjoy themselves and where they can discover nature in a playful way. The Hemelspark is designed to suit the whole family. It is an ideal place to enjoy "nature" during an afternoon. Benches and tables invite you to picnic.

The Hidden Beauty Bellevuebos walk connects nicely with the Hemelspark. The Bellevue forest is one of the largest forests in Haspengouw, which you can explore with mapped out routes. You get to know the typical landscape of Haspengouw and the habitat of many animals. Who knows, you might come across a badger on your way...

Huifkartochten Peer - Huifkar

Huifkartochten Peer

A great way to explore the best nature Peer has to offer at a saunter. Trek through open fields and colourful woodland.
Information and bookings:
Erperhof, Kapellekesstraat 10 bus 1, 3990 Peer
T +32 11 79 12 77
G 0488 23 18 81

Recreatiepark JOCOMO - zwembad ligweide

Recreation park JOCOMO

Jocomo has a tavern, a swimming pool with terrace and pool bar, a children's pool, a natural playpond, a fishing pond, a tennis court, a petanque court, a tavern, a playground, play and sports grounds and hiker's huts.

Speelboomgaard met picknick- en barbecueplaats. - Speelboomgaard RLH

“Play orchard” with picnic and barbecue area

On the Roman road, amidst the hills and orchards, lies the play and
experience orchard of Grootloon. Here you will find lots of fruity facts, a
peaceful picnic area and some play elements such as a giant hammock ...
Near the wooden shelter there is also a public barbecue area. You can use
this barbecue after making a reservation at the Borgloon youth service.
After reservation you will receive all the information needed to barbecue in
a unique environment.
More information: www.belevingsboomgaard.be/de-barbecue
On foot: greenspot hike Grootloon: blue: 5.5 km, orange: 8.5 km, yellow:
12.5 km.
By bike: between cycle junction 151 and 155

Kinderzoektocht met de bolderkar - schattenzoektocht

Kids' treasure hunt with cart

Crisscross the centre of Maaseik with treasure chest and cart on the trail of the statue that matches each object in the treasure chest. Make good use of the treasure map! Great for children up to 12 years of age. Each cart team must include one adult. Available every day during the opening times of Visit Maaseik.

Passantenhaven Eisden - passantenhaven

Passantenhaven

Enjoy the beautiful panorama from the water and moor at fifty meters from Maasmechelen Village and the Hoge Kempen National Park.
Facilities
The power supply works via the Aan/Uit.net app. More information about this via https://aanuit.net/nl/
Price: €0.50/kWh
Extra: Don't forget to turn off the power in the Aan/Uit.net app when you leave.
Rules
From 01/04 to 30/09, the permitted length of stay is limited to a maximum of three consecutive nights with a minimum interval of fourteen days.
From 01/10 to 31/03, the permitted length of stay is a maximum of seven consecutive nights with a minimum interval of fourteen days.
Read the full police regulations here: 20130806_Politiereglement Passantenhaven.pdf

Oostappen Vakantiepark Blauwe Meer - Blauwe meer

Oostappen Vakantiepark Blauwe Meer

Circuit Zolder: BMX-parcours - BMX Zolder

Circuit Zolder: BMX-track

The Lotto BMX Track is the fastest growing track at Circuit Zolder. In 2015 the track was 60% renewed. Fresh and tight asphalt, but above all: an 8 meter high construction that nestled right next to the existing 5 meter high starting hill.

PURE ADRENALINE
The upgrade catapulted the Lotto BMX track to F1 level in one fell swoop: today it is one of the top 10 BMX tracks worldwide. From the new starting hill, the BMX professionals thunder downhill at top speed towards the first jump. Pure adrenaline: the distance between the two hilltops is no less than 12 meters!

A FULL-FLEDGED WORLD CLASS TRACK
The Lotto BMX Track is updated year after year by the men of Protracks, the promising official BMX track builder from the North of France. Thanks to the efforts of the entire team and all the volunteers of Circuit Zolder, the Lotto BMX Track will be a fully-fledged world class track after the 2015 UCI BMX World Championships!

Het Huis van Lotte & Giel - Het Huis van Lotte & Giel

The house of Lotte and Giel

In the “House of Lotte and Giel”, children enjoy themselves between different chicken and rabits breeds.

Rabbit Lotte and rooster Giel will tell you everything you need to know about all their animal friends. Through various colorful information panels and interactive games, the children are introduced to the wonderful world of rabbits and chickens. Through various colorful information panels and interactive games, the children are introduced to the wonderful world of rabbits and chickens. They are happy to welcome you into their warm home and let you see inside the living quarters of their numerous animal friends.

Visiting The house of Lotte & Giel is free !

Natuurgebied Alserbos - Alserbos

Nature area 'Alserbos'

This area comprises 65 ha and has an elevation difference from north to south of 160 m. to 240 m. above sea level. On the steep, western slope you can find an oak-birch forest with a variation of oak, lime, ash, bilberry and beech. The Alserbos is one of the rare places in the Voer-region where heather, gorse, pennyroyal and woody chamois feel particularly at home. Even the badger feels at home here and has an ideal living and foraging area. Part of the nature reserve has been opened up as a "play forest". Starting point: Bauwerd, 3792 Sint-Pieters-Voeren

Boerengolf op De Alpacaboerderij - In de weide

Farmers Golf at De Alpacaboerderij

Farmersgolf (Boerengolf in Dutch) is a game which you play in the pasture in between the alpaca's. With a special wooden golf club fixed with a club head in the shape of a wooden shoe, visitors may try to put the bright colored Farmersgolf™ ball in the holes around the pasture which are marked with numbered flags. Alpaca's inside the pasture form obstacles as you play in the same pasture as they are.

De Geheime Code van Trudo - trudo

Trudo’s Secret Code

Saint Trudo has hidden a treasure chest in the city. Take this treasure map and go on an adventure! You’ll find small boxes along the way. Collect all nine puzzle pieces, solve the riddles and crack the secret code of Trudo’s treasure chest.

Treasure map available at Tourism
Price: 1 euro per child Available daily during Tourism opening hours.
Age: from 8 years (with a little help also nice for younger children)

Peerdenposterij - huifkarren en wandelpony's - Huifkar

Peerdenposterij - huifkarren en wandelpony's

Circuit Zolder: zelf racen met de motor - Motorsportschool Zolder

Circuit Zolder: drive yourself with a motorcycle

Want to know and push the limits of your motorbike? Then Motorsportschool Zolder is the ideal place!
You can choose from training courses in 4 different levels. Discover below in which level you feel best. In addition, we have a nice offer of "free riding" to give the sporty motorcyclist the opportunity to practice their hobby in the safest conditions.

LEVEL 1 ATTIC
Have you always dreamed of riding your motorbike on a circuit, but you don't really dare? Then the level 1 is for you!

During a full day on track, we will teach you the basics of sporty motorcycling. All this of course in the safest possible conditions.

We start in the morning with a briefing and then we get ready for the first of 5 sessions of circuit riding. These track sessions are alternated with 3 theory sessions where the emphasis is on sitting position on the bike, riding lines and braking technique.

All track sessions are always ridden under the supervision of 2 instructors per group of 10 riders. This also gives the instructors the opportunity to share some individual findings with the level 1 participants.

LEVEL 1+ ZOLDER
Even if after level 1 you can ride your bike a bit more sportily on the track, most of them don't feel quite at ease with free riding. The level 1+ is therefore THE ideal preparation for free riding. The concept is based on that of level 1, but the pace is increased.

Here too, there are 5 track sessions which are alternated with 3 theory sessions. At level 1+, the first 3 sessions are ridden WITH the instructor and the last 2 sessions WITHOUT the instructor... in other words, really free riding. The instructors will be available to all riders throughout the day.

For the level 1+ course, we assume that each participant has mastered the basic principles of circuit riding as taught during level 1.

GOaLF-land Eksel - terras met zicht op voetgolf parcours

GOaLF-land Eksel: footgolf, bike&golf, walk&golf and more

Voetgolf, bike&golf, walk&golf, bike&escape, walk&escape,...

These terms probably don't say you a lot, it are unique experiences in Hechtel-Eksel. Play a combination off soccer and golf on a terrain off 2ha or do a tour by foot or by bike and put the golf ball a few times in a hole, or go for a hunt to solve a mystery, an escape-experience where you walk or cycle in the nature and village off Hechtel-Eksel.

As you see, we have something for young and old, check or site for more information!

After an activity there is a good chance that you are thirsty, you can come to us for that too. We have a range of soft drinks, beers, wine, ice cream and more. Of course you can also just come and have a drink with a view on the footgolf field.

See you soon!

Tai Chi in nature Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Hoge Kempen National Park , nature in all its glory! The National Park in the Belgian province of Limburg is a unique nature reserve where more than 12,000 hectares of forest and heath are managed and protected. The area extends over the municipalities of As, Bilzen, Bree, Dilsen-Stokkem, Genk, Lanaken, Maaseik, Maasmechelen, Oudsbergen and Zutendaal.

Vast pine forests alternate with purple-flowering heather and drifting dunes, large ponds testify to gravel and sand extraction, high peaks offer great views, .... Numerous rare and special animals live in this natural setting.

Everyone is welcome to relax here endlessly, in this National Park, being able to discover and experience the tai chi movements make your tai chi experience even stronger.

Step moments are alternated with Tai Chi exercises and meditation sessions. Step by step, movement after movement, you will come closer to feeling totally relaxed. Guidance during the Tai Chi in Nature in the Hoge Kempen National Park is provided by the experienced Tai Chi coach Gert Clerckx. In addition, at Tai Chi & Relaxation we provide breakfast , lunch and delicious après-chi for every participant .

Circuit Zolder: zelf racen - Skylimit Events

Circuit Zolder: drive yourself

Skylimit Events is since many years a fixed partner of Circuit Zolder regarding affordable trackdays, driftschool and company events.

You can come to us for various things:

-Circuit Experience: beginners course in which driving and racing techniques are taught. The best way to actively participate in motor sports for the first time. Cars can be hired for this course.

- Open Circuit Days: The ideal and unique opportunity for individuals without a racing licence to drive on the track. Be quick, as places are limited.

- Free Driving: free driving sessions for people with track experience.

- Racing Experience: as a passenger in a Porsche or BMW alongside a professional pilot, you will experience the thrill of a lifetime.

- Racing School: we can guide you in the further development of your career. We can help you refine your techniques and make the right decisions.

- Drift School: The Skylimit Drift School has been running for 14 years, making us one of the founders of this new form of motorsport in Europe. Our drift school introduces you to drifting under the guidance of the best drifters in the Low Countries. This takes place in the paddock. Cars can be hired for this course.

- Company events: staff parties, teambuilding groups of 10 to 500 people: we work out a tailor-made programme.

Indoorkarting Lommel - Indoorkarting Lommel

Indoor Karting

Want to treat your customers to a spectacular family day, compete against your colleagues during a staff party or test your skills with your friends? Your race in Lommel's indoorkarting will always be a hit!

Passantenhaven Dilsen - Fietsbrug

Passantenhaven Dilsen

Menu

What to do
Where to stay
What you need to know

Over ons

About Visit Limburg
Press

Follow us

Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest

Legal

Privacy declaration