A BARREL OF CHALLENGING CYCLING ROUTES FROM HOF VAN KALENBERG
- 28/04/2024
But in addition to finding the right house, the right setting is also an absolute must. We found for our readers both the ideal vacation home – with the Hof van Kalenberg – and the ideal base for the most amazing cycling tours, in the village of Voort.
Borgloon and the Tuscany of the North
From the rural village of Voort, any wind direction chosen is a true cycling feast. From here, every type of cyclist will find everything he can dream of. With 200 inhabitants, Voort is Borgloon’s second smallest village. Here you are right in the heart of the fruit region in Haspengouw – the Tuscany of the North. Due to the history of the medieval Earldom of Loon – which originated here in 1020 – Borgloon possesses a splendor of buildings such as chapels, castles and a historic town hall. In the small and cozy town center you will find some nice, atmospheric restaurants. For cyclists, however, it is the immediate and wide cycling surroundings that make Voort and Borgloon so attractive to spend a cycling vacation here.
Cycling in all directions
Below we give you an overview of what is within cycling range from the Hof van Kalenberg:
Tongeren is only nine km away and invites you to visit Belgium’s oldest city. From there you continue cycling along pleasant back roads on the old Roman route to Maastricht (23 km). The area around Maastricht is more than known to true cycling fanatics. The Cauberg in Valkenburg, the Camerig, Vaalserberg, Eyserbosweg and the Keutenberg are true challenges for every cyclist.
Do you want to go from Borgloon to Liege (about 30 km)? You have the choice via Heers or Tongeren but steady climbing you will definitely do! Have you already climbed the Hallembaye? If you like a real challenge you should definitely do this! This region offers many wonderful routes, challenges and cycling events. Also Sint Truiden is only 11 km from Borgloon. This beautiful historic city, which in terms of fruit culture and blossom experience is not inferior to Borgloon, is always very lively and offers a variety of offerings for the visitor in every season. Terraces, restaurants, culture, wine and beer tastings, … you name it. Between Tienen – Sint Truiden and Tongeren, you can cycle along the old Roman routes that are car-free! New in the region around Hof van Kalenberg is the indoor cycling track in Zolder. Cycling on the track is always an experience in itself. Zolder is less than 25 km from Voort.
In short: You are here in the middle of cozy Limburg where you always feel welcome. The Belgian-Limburg cycling culture is everywhere and the cyclist is gladly seen here. Everywhere you will find locations that will welcome you with open arms and offer all the necessary service.
Staying in the Hof van Kalenberg
Hof van Kalenberg is located in the beautiful rural village of Voort. This beautiful 5 star vacation home can accommodate 12 people
– Two bathrooms with shower and bathtub
– Four spacious bedrooms without carpet
– A large living room overlooking the garden
– Open kitchen
– A separate relaxation area
– The garden offers privacy and the terrace faces south.
– The jacuzzi and sauna
– A charcoal barbecue and deck chairs complete the Haspengouw vacation feeling.
– A safe bike storage – also for electric bikes – with work stand and possibility to polish the bike + bike tools for small repairs.
– Washing machine and dryer.
– Information on cycling routes is in the house or you can compile your own via fietsnet.be or fietsknooppunten route planner.
– Hof van Kalenberg is a member of fietslogies Limburg!
High culinary delights in Tongeren
Tongeren is 9 km from Borgloon and is the oldest city in Belgium! Ambiorix is a famous name and did honor to our people in the battle with the Roman emperor Caesar. Now he adorns the town square, close to the basilica which is also absolutely worth a visit, the renovated town hall and the Gallo Roman Museum which presents every year, in addition to the permanent collection, as well as a top expo. Not in the mood for art? Tongeren has three starred restaurants; De Mijlpaal, Magis and Alter. Every week there is another antique market in Tongeren that attracts a lot of people.
