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After a period of almost three decades, I have changed the small and peaceful HEPPEN for the big and crowdie Helchteren.
Helchteren is the smaller brother of the twin cities Houthalen-Helchteren, which are located in the centre of the province Limburg.
Houthalen-Helchteren has got 29.603(+2) inhabitants on a surface of 7 826 ha 88 a 05 ca(11a is my property).
The economy of H-H is based on:
- Small industry
- Services
- Tourism |
|  | In ancient times Houthalen-Helchteren had a flourishing coalmine industry and the remains are still visible in the everyday life.
- Giant elevators
- Coal mountains
- Mining monuments
- Etc
But Houthalen-Helchteren has got much more to offer.
- Green and forested recreation areas
- Old abbeys and castles with their breweries
- Nature reserves
- Many different ethnics with their specific cultures
- Sandy dunes
- And endless flat heather- and grass plains
With such a variety of beauty, it isn't difficult to feel at home.
Belgium is such a great Place!!! |
Houthalen-Helchteren is the perfect place for outdoor recreation.
65 % of the total surface is covered with pine forests, heater plains, leave forests and sandy dunes and pools.
You can find four main areas:
- Molenheide Park
- Stakeberg/Remo/Helchteren forest
- Ten Haagdoornheide reserve/Hengelhoef recreation park
- Kelchterhoef recreation park
Each with its own specialities and qualities.
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KiKitC Tue Nov 25, 2008 14:14 UTC
Looks and sounds wonderful to visit Houthalen. Old mining trails out here offer great off-roading...but I may be in for a balloon flight over that beautiful country. Thanks for the great tips. | AgentBrittany83 Mon Apr 7, 2008 00:02 UTC
Belgium is a great place indeed. I'm going back in December! | hunterV Fri Feb 22, 2008 18:44 UTC
Ian, your place is very nice indeed! See you in Belgium some day (hopefully)! | Laura_Mexico Sun Jan 27, 2008 03:36 UTC
Very nice wildlife pictures -- didn't imagine that you had such a place in Belgium. And... it's great that you already have a welcome msg in Spanish on your main page ;) Cheers! |
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