Place to visit
Hertebron, Belgium: what it is and when to go
Hertebron is a natural site in Belgium (Leuven). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Natural site · Nature
- Where
- Belgium
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- BRU Zaventem, 17 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.7946, 4.66254
What it is and where
Hertebron is a natural site in Belgium (Leuven). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Leuven, where this site lists 80 more places to see, 9.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.7946, 4.66254; the nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU, Zaventem), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature places in Belgium. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hertebron is April to October.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Belgium
To enter Belgium there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Belgium checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz (as in France); emergencies: 112 · 101 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Station Sint-Joris-WeertHistory1.0 km
- Bosreservaat EverzwijnbadProtected area1.2 km
- GR 512 Brabantse Heuvelroute Variant Bivakzone MeerdaalwoudHiking1.6 km
- Bosreservaat Drie EikenProtected area2.0 km
- Bosreservaat Putten van de IJzerwegProtected area2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Belgium guide.
More in Belgium: Nature
- Gran Plaza
- Vaalserberg: Summit
- Signal de Botrange: Summit
- Nationalpark Eifel: National park
- Vesdre
- Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide: National park
Every Belgium place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hertebron?
It is a natural site in Belgium. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Belgium: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hertebron?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Hertebron?
The nearest main airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Belgium is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Belgium map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Station Sint-Joris-Weert, Bosreservaat Everzwijnbad, GR 512 Brabantse Heuvelroute Variant Bivakzone Meerdaalwoud. The rest is in the Belgium guide.
Keep reading
- Leuven80 places to see in and around Leuven, Belgium: Arenbergkasteel, Leuven Town Hall, Sint-Pieterskerk. Best time: April to October, December.
- Nature792 places for nature in Belgium, from Gran Plaza to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BelgiumBefore travelling to Belgium: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is all it takes to get in.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Hertebron on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.