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Things to see in Hamont-Achel (Belgium): 20 places and when to go
Hamont-Achel is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9), History (4), Nature (4). The best known are Achel Abbey, Neerpelt railway station and Leenderbos. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
What to see in Hamont-Achel
The places in and around Hamont-Achel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Achel AbbeyAbbey on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands5 m
- Neerpelt railway stationRailway station in Belgium9.4 km
- LeenderbosNature area in Heeze-Leende and Valkenswaard, the Netherlands3.0 km
- LozerheideProtected area11 km
- SevensmolenWindmill in Overpelt, Belgium13 km
- Sint-Monulphus en GondulphuskerkChurch in Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, Belgium8.2 km
- Aqua MundoWith kids13 km
- BeverpadHiking2.2 km
- Bosreservaat De ZorenProtected area1.4 km
- Brabants VennenpadHiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands1.1 km
- Brabants VennenpadHiking trail (streekpad) in the Netherlands5.9 km
- Dommelpad - 1 - Heesakker - Borkel en SchaftHiking8.4 km
- GR 561 Kempen - Maaspad Aanlooproute NeerpeltHiking7.7 km
- GR 561 Kempen - Maaspad - Aanlooproute station HamontHiking7.4 km
- GrenslandpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Belgium3.5 km
- GrenslandpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Belgium9.5 km
- HerbergBrewery102 m
- NoorderkroonObservatory2.1 km
- PeerkePadHiking trail in the Netherlands and Belgium3.4 km
- Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse KluisProtected area482 m
When to go to Hamont-Achel
The best time to visit Hamont-Achel is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:08
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:20
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecPossible7:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40. In April, 19 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hamont-Achel
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 72 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Molenbeersel48 places22 km
- Mol33 places26 km
- Beringen36 places31 km
- Hasselt96 places37 km
- Baarle-Nassau36 places41 km
- Westerlo40 places46 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hamont-Achel?
The best known: Achel Abbey, Neerpelt railway station, Leenderbos, Lozerheide, Sevensmolen. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hamont-Achel?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 40.
How do you get to Hamont-Achel?
The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hamont-Achel as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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