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Herkenrode Farmstead, Opheers

Herkenrode Farmstead, Opheers

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Herkenrode Farmstead, Opheers

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Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Oliver🌍

August 27, 2023

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The Herkenrodehoeve van Opheers is a unique historical heritage, dating from around 1200 and was founded by the contemplative religious order of the Cistercians. The current square farm, which is one of the largest in Flanders, dates from 1639

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December 12, 2025

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Herkenrode Abbey already owned property in Opheers in 1218; this is also the oldest mention of the farm; its foundation dates back to the late 17th or early 18th century. …

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Viewpoint – Batsheers Church loop from Waremme

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Viewpoint – Gelinden Church loop from Heers

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Viewpoint – Holleweg Opheers–Middelheers loop from Oreye

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Elevation 140 m

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Tuesday 25 August

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Location: Heers, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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Herkenrode Farmstead, Opheers

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Viewpoint – Batsheers Church loop from Waremme

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Viewpoint – Gelinden Church loop from Heers

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