The best hikes from bus stations around Tongeren

This transparent church, aptly named 'Reading Between the Lines', is a work of art by PIT, designed by the architectural duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh. It symbolizes the decay of the church. The ten-meter-high artwork consists of one hundred stacked layers of sheet steel in the shape of a church in Loon. Thanks to the unique construction, the beautiful Haspengouw landscape remains visible through the church. In 2012, this transparent church received the 'Building of the Year' award from the renowned website ArchDaily. It was the first time a Belgian project received this honor. Enjoy the view; this is a place with one of the most breathtaking panoramas.

Connecterra is the main gateway to Hoge Kempen National Park. This unique area is located on the former mine site of Eisden, bordering Dilsen-Stokkem. A quarter of a century ago, the mine was still in full operation; now it is a true nature paradise. Great plans are underway for this area in the coming years, respecting both nature and cultural heritage. The walking area has been developed and the routes offer some of the most beautiful panoramas of Flanders, with a breathtaking setting of mountains and lakes. In total, five routes lead you through the area. The walking area connects to the 'Mechelse Heide' and 'Station As' walking paths. In the new visitor centre, you will find information about the national park and can relax with a drink in the tearoom. Outside, children can have fun in the playground. The spiral tower is accessible up to the first floor and offers a glimpse of what Connecterra has to offer.

The town hall has been a protected monument since 1935.

The view over Sint-Pieters-Voeren is characterized by a harmonious blend of historical heritage and a rolling, green bocage landscape. The village is nestled in the Voer stream valley, surrounded by wooded slopes and vast meadows.

The origin of this dry valley dates back to the ice ages. Thanks to different soil types, diverse plants grow in the valley, which in turn attracts many animals. Some are ecologically very valuable and even enjoy European protection. The fact that so many animals can be admired here is therefore directly related to the valley's origin story. The steep southwest-facing slope is more calcareous than the rest of the nature reserve. That specific soil and the microclimate on the slope ensure that calcareous grasslands thrive here excellently. These grasslands are a paradise for insects such as grasshoppers and butterflies. The northeast-facing, much less steep slope consists almost entirely of meadows and high-stemmed orchards with a mosaic of species-rich calcareous grasslands and Yorkshire fog grasslands. Natuur en Bos (Nature and Forest) wants to preserve and further develop certain grasslands. We do this, together with local farmers, by implementing localized mowing with subsequent grazing. The hawthorn hedges are also pruned annually. We leave some old, tall-growing hedges standing, creating hedgerows full of berries and flowers.

Very beautiful small route without great difficulty

Magnificent view of the lake with abundant wildlife

The Veurs Valley is one of the most characteristic and ecologically valuable valleys in the Voer region. It is located around the hamlet of Veurs (Sint-Martens-Voeren) and is characterized by a small-scale, undulating cultural landscape with stream valleys, sloping forests, standard orchards, and half-timbered farms.