Places to visit near

Herselt

Herselt is a town in Flanders district, Belgium of about 13,493 people. Within 50 km by road there are 296 places to visit: 122 churches, 98 forts & heritage and 25 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode, Abdij Averbode and Christus Koningkerk.

51.0516° N, 4.8823° EPop. 13,493

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km296
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Herselt

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:20 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Herselt
  2. Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merodeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Abdij Averbodechurch · 30 min
  4. Sint-Eustachiuskerkchurch · 30 min
  5. Christus Koningkerkchurch · 30 min
  6. Balenbergviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Herselt
Today’s loopHerseltStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Herselt?

Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode (heritage site, about 6 km), Abdij Averbode (church, about 9 km), Christus Koningkerk (church, about 9 km), Stedelijk Museum (museum, about 10 km), Capucienenklooster (heritage site, about 10 km), Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (church, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Herselt?

296 places on Spotwander: 122 churches, 98 forts & heritage, 25 wildlife, forests & gardens, 18 museums, 18 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Herselt?

Abdij Averbode, about 9 km by road; Christus Koningkerk (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Herselt?

Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode, about 6 km by road; Capucienenklooster (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Herselt?

Start in Herselt, visit Kasteel van Gravin Jeanne de Merode, then Abdij Averbode, then Sint-Eustachiuskerk, then Christus Koningkerk, then Balenberg, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.