Houthalen Travel Guide

 Wafro Says:  The bird reserve "De Wielewaal" is situated inside the Kelchterhoef domain near the pool of the Abdijhoeve. This place was created to protect the Wielewaal bird, but there are so many other bird species benefiting this protected area. 

 Wafro Says:  The "Kraanberg" domain forest in Helchteren is located in the REMO-Stakeberg-Helchteren forest area.This place is an ideal starting point for hiking trips in the area.There are no hiking trails or drinking facilities in this part of town. 

 Wafro Says:  Here you can learn and see how the bee life functions. 

 Wafro Says:  You can find cycle routes everywhere in the city connected with the neighbouring cities.They are all a part of the great “Cycle Route Network” covering the whole province Limburg.But horses are also welcome as you can see. 

 Wafro Says:  Within the borders of the "Kelchterhoef" domain you will find a children's farm, with a variety of small animals(goats, chickens, sheep,...) 

 Wafro Says:  During your trip in the "Remo-Stakeberg-Helchteren forest" area you can come across several discharged military vehicles.They are used as target, so watch out!!! 

 Wafro Says:  In Belgium every respectable city has got its own brewery.Houthalen-Helchteren has got "Ter Dolen".They serve 4 different home brewed beers: Ter Dolen Blond (6.1%)Ter Dolen Brown (6.6%)Ter Dolen Tripel (8.1%)Ter Dolen Kriek (4.5%)There're also sleeping facilities in the... 

 Wafro Says:  From February till March you will see this sign very frequently. Frogs and toads end their hibernation period and go searching for a suitable creek or pool. They can find it themselves and otherwise humans help to cross the road. 

 Wafro Says:  This is a sign you will often see when you are hiking in the remote areas of Houthalen.Many forests border military domains and during week day you will find here a lot of activity.The ideal day to visit these domains is Sunday. 

 Wafro Says:  During the autumn and winter months it can be very muddy. Rain falls in abundance and transforms the heather plains into swampy areas. Carrying boots during your trips isn’t a luxe. 

 Wafro Says:  Deforestation is a general fact, with erosion and possible landslides as result. 

 Wafro Says:  During the winter months and autumn you should be very careful when you are walking in the forests or on the heather plains.Hunting is permitted in these areas and they'll shoot anything that moves.So, DON'T LEAVE THE ROADS or PATHS, it?s for your own safety. 

 Wafro Says:  The "Ten Haagdoornheide reserve" is located in the south of Houthalen - Helchteren.The area consists out of mixed forests, heater/grass plains and sandy dunes.The main objective in this area is sheep farming, but you can also make walking trips and you'll be sweet for... 

 Wafro Says:  An alternative way to enjoy the scenery is to do a Delta Flight.It isn't the cheapest way, but it's quite exiting when you seen the endless seas of green below your feet. AirFun Koolmijnlaan 4 3550 Heusden-zolder