The rich past of fruity Haspengouw

Enjoy wandering by bike, past the fruit orchards and castles of Haspengouw. What wealth you will find here!

Fruit region
This route starts at Toerisme Borgloon, in the Town Hall on the Markt. Handy: you can also go here for bicycle rental! Come in immediately for more information about this beautiful area - today you will discover many historical places where they can probably tell you more about it. This loop (43.7 km) takes you through the rich past of the fruit region. Beautiful panoramas from the hilltops provide the icing on the cake.

Castle domains
On this undulating route you cycle between fruit trees and you will be surprised by pearls of castle domains, charming medieval chapels and picturesque church villages. You will pass a whole list of sights, such as Reading between the lines (see-through church), a Roman road and Helshoven Chapel. The castles here are beautiful, so you will discover Heks Castle, Veulen Castle, Rijkel Castle, Rullingen Castle and Burchtheuvel Borgloon. You've barely gotten on your bike before you can get off again!