in the footsteps of WWI

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17 km • Halen

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17 km

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Peter XX

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Loksbergenstraat 32,34, 3545 Halen, BE

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Departure: Saint Andrew's Church, Loksbergenstraat 38 Halen

The first half of the walk goes through apple and pear orchards, with dozens of wind turbines in the distance.

Afterwards, via cycling paths through a small village center to the monument of the 44 helmets - each helmet represents one Limburg municipality and was artistically crafted by local artists, associations, and schools. Then along the monument of the Black Devils - carabiniers-cyclists who earned this nickname here after a victory on 08/12/1914 over the German troops. A bit further is the beautiful mill of Rotem and at the end of the street a small but very interesting private museum that documents the battle of the Silver Helmets.

Then back to the starting point via the Panoven estate, with Fit-o-meter and fishing pond with beautiful boardwalks.

No hospitality services on the way.

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