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Vrijthof Maastricht
A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Hoeselt
Flanders, Belgium · Europe
About Hoeselt
Hoeselt works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bilzen, 16km from Hoge Kempen National Park.
Hoeselt is in Flanders, Belgium, with about 9,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bilzen, about 4 km away.
Hoeselt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɦusəlt]) is a former municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2018, Hoeselt had a total population of 9,685. The total area is 30.02 km2 which gives a population density of 323 inhabitants per km2. On 1 January 2025, the municipality merged with Bilzen toRead more
form the new municipality Bilzen-Hoeselt
Situated close to the "Roman" Tongeren, many traces from the Roman empire were found in the fertile soil of Hoeselt.
In 1066, this village came under the surveillance of Hoei; it was in that time still named Housle (from hus and lo, meaning house by the forest). These forests of Hoeselt were cultivated in the 12th and 13th century.
Later, Hoeselt was part of the Frankish Kingdom; and then its territory fell under the Bishop of Liège.
The old centre of Hoeselt, with its triangular shape, and the motheuvel (motte hill), both show the influence of its Frankish past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hoeselt?
Within an hour or so of Hoeselt: Vrijthof Maastricht (14 km), Hoge Kempen National Park (16 km), Circuit Zolder (23 km), Valkenburg Marl Caves (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Hoeselt?
The nearest famous roads are Baraque de Fraiture and Chimay Street Circuit.
Where is Hoeselt?
Hoeselt is in Flanders, Belgium, about 4 km from Bilzen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,265
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Belgium
- Region
- Flanders
- Timezone
- Europe/Brussels
- Coordinates
- 50.8471, 5.4877
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Worth the detour from Hoeselt
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Hoge Kempen National Park
Belgium's first national park, a heath and pine landscape in Limburg with six gateway entrances and visitor car parks.
16 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Circuit Zolder
A Belgian circuit tragically linked to Gilles Villeneuve's death in 1982, with a rich history in Formula 1 and touring car racing.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Valkenburg Marl Caves
Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.
24 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt
The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)
The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Thorn
The 'white village' of Limburg: an entire former abbey-principality of whitewashed brick lanes and cobbles beside the Maas, painted white in the Napoleonic era to dodge a window tax and kept that way ever since.
43 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Gileppe Dam
A 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Hoeselt
- 39 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
- 44 kmGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
- 57 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
- 69 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.
Driving in Belgium
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.74/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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