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Market Square, Tongeren – Blossom Trail loop from Tongeren

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Belgium

Flanders

South Limburg

Market Square, Tongeren – Blossom Trail loop from Tongeren

Moderate

4.6

(78)

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Market Square, Tongeren – Blossom Trail loop from Tongeren

02:07

34.7km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Natuurreservaat Groot-Loon

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977 m

Basilica of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek), Tongeren

Highlight • Religious Site

Since 1931, this Gothic church has been allowed to bear the papal title of basilica. The current building has a fascinating history, with several construction phases that took a total of three centuries. On the Teseum museum grounds you can walk among the foundations and archaeological finds. Here you can also admire the size of countless art treasures.
The clock tower (the tower) is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served as a lookout point during turbulent times. During a fire, the bells echoed through the streets of Tonga. You have been able to visit the tower since September 2023. A vigorous climb along the attics and the chimes is rewarded with a spectacular view.

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1.06 km

Market Square, Tongeren

Highlight • Settlement

Tongeren is the oldest city in Belgium. The city originates from a camp founded by Sabinus and Cotta, lieutenants of Julius Caesar, whose legions were massacred in 54 BC near Ambiorix, the leader of the Eburones. Sights include the basilica, the beguinage, the statue of Ambiorix, and the antique market that takes place every Sunday.

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12.4 km

Heks Castle

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The castle of Heks is a Belgian castle, located in the village of Heks (part of Heers) in the province of Limburg.
The palatial castle was built from 1770, probably by the Liège architect Etienne Fayen, for the Prince-Bishop of Liège Franciscus Karel de Velbrück.
As a lover of nature, the Prince-Bishop chose this place in the slightly hilly Haspengouw to build his summer residence and pleasure garden. He had a Chinese garden, a rose garden and a vegetable garden laid out there. Later, the castle was embellished with one of the first landscape parks on the European mainland, inspired by the English garden architecture of Capability Brown.
He died on his estate in 1784. The estate is owned by the d'Ursel family.
The rose garden now (2004) has an exceptional assortment of rose varieties, the oldest of which were present in the original garden. The gardens and park are open to the public during the first weekend in June and the second weekend in September.
The castle features in Harry Kümel's 1968 film Monsieur Hawarden.

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18.3 km

Borgloon

Highlight • Settlement

The first documented mention of the place comes from the year 1078. Borgloon was the capital of the county of Loon. Today Borgloon has just over 11,000 inhabitants.

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18.6 km

Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The first mention of the building dates from 1358; the name 's grevenhuis indicates that it was possibly the residence of the counts of Loon, when they resided in Borgloon. The town hall was built between 1668 and 1680; the latter year is indicated by means of anchors. Restoration by P. Langerock in 1905 with modification of the arrangement of the ground floor Furniture and painting by the same architect.
(Inventory of Immovable Heritage)

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21.4 km

Wijnants-Groenendaels Steam Syrup Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

The ideal starting point to explore Borgloon. The location is now a fruit experience center with a focus on syrup distillation. There is a shop with regional products and a bistro where regional dishes are served.

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22.0 km

Blossom Trail

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Car-free cycling between the blossoms in a slightly hilly landscape.

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26.5 km

Station Jesseren

Highlight • Structure

Private home. But it is a beautiful building and a bit surreal: a station without a railway.

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30.8 km

Viewpoint

34.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

10.3 km

6.57 km

322 m

243 m

228 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

13.8 km

2.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Comments

October 17, 2022,Nach Parking Nieuwland

Navigation needs to be improved in a number of places.

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April 9, 2025,Mooi landschap – Zeer mooie landelijke omgeving rondtocht vanuit Borgloon

Tip: bring food and drinks, nowhere a catering establishment or bakery that was open on a Wednesday. So also no toilet stop. Only at the starting point in Borgloon

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Market Square, Tongeren – Blossom Trail loop from Tongeren

Basilica of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek), Tongeren

Market Square, Tongeren

Heks Castle

Borgloon

Town Hall

Wijnants-Groenendaels Steam Syrup Factory

Blossom Trail

Station Jesseren

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