Herkenrode Site and Abbess Convent

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2.6 km • Hasselt

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2.6 km

route offered by

Jan Theunis

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Sacramentstraat 1, 3511 Hasselt, BE

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The route is fully signposted with nodes.

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Walked on 24/8/2026

Parking: Large parking lot at Herkenrodedreef, Hasselt.

Distance walked according to GPS: 2.6 km.

Signage: GPS/Walking app

A short but beautiful walk around the impressive Herkenrode site. The first thing that stands out is the art piece “Clausura”, the large steel church. Via the Abbess's Quarter, you walk through the garden of these former nuns; take a look at the garden pavilion. You cross the Demer towards the Abbey Mill, where you have a beautiful view of the abbey site.

Rest bench(es): 0.4/0.8/1.3/1.9 and 2.1 km.

Attractions: including Clausura, the Abbess's Quarter, Garden Pavilion, Abbey Mill, and the Abbey site.

Hospitality: Horse Stables.

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