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Belgium
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South Limburg
Hasselt
Herk-De-Stad

Ostrich Farm – Oude Getemolen loop from Halen

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3.8

(14)

54

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Ostrich Farm – Oude Getemolen loop from Halen

01:25

5.62km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Bus stop

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216 m

Donk Rectory and 1,250 Years of Donk Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

Former parsonage. Detached mansion, situated in an overgrown garden. Classical double house of five bays and two stories under a hipped saddle roof (artificial slates), dating from around 1760.

Inventory of Immovable Heritage: Parsonage of Our Lady, id.erfgoed.net/erfgoedobjecten/22458

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314 m

Neoclassical Donk Town Hall

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Detached, neoclassical building fronted by a small front garden, separated from the street by a low wall and a gate. Three bays and two stories under a hipped roof (artificial …

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1.36 km

Gete Footbridge with Bench

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Along the cycling and walking path: an ideal spot to contemplate, with a bench by a small bridge over the Gete River. Panoramic views and nature abound, and just a …

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1.77 km

Ostrich Farm

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Anyone who passes through Halen every now and then has undoubtedly seen ostriches here. However, it's usually from the side of the busy road on the other side of the …

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2.73 km

St. Barbara Chapel

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Chapel dedicated to Saint Barbara, located on Sint-Barbaraplein. No further information has been found about this relatively recent chapel, but given its location in Halen, Limburg, it can likely be …

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3.24 km

The 18th-century lock (replica)

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This is a replica of the 18th century lock.
The ‘Arm’ used to flow into the Velpe at the lock. The Arm formed a connecting canal between the Gete and …

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3.48 km

This is the exact location of the first engagement between the Belgian Carabiniers-Cyclists and the German troops during the Battle of Halen on August 12, 1914. Just across the Gete …

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3.50 km

Oude Getemolen

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The watermill, originally dating from the 17th century, has been restored over the centuries. The entire complex includes a miller's house, the mill house, and various service buildings, all adorned with beautiful stepped gables.

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5.62 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.37 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

1.48 km

1.02 km

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Thursday 2 July

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