History
Duras, a village with a history
From Durachium, the ‘village by the fortress’, to a rural part of Sint-Truiden: the rich history of Duras.
Haspengouw
Discover Duras
Cycling and walking routes, heritage and nature in beautiful Haspengouw, a stone’s throw from our farmhouse.
Duras
A hidden gem in Haspengouw
Duras, part of Sint-Truiden, has a rich history going back to the 11th century. Once an independent county, it became a fief of the County of Loon under the Prince-Bishopric of Liège in 1203.
Duras lies in the heart of Haspengouw, with beautiful walking and cycling routes through rolling countryside and orchards. A stone’s throw from Hoeve Duras you will find Het Vinne provincial park in Zoutleeuw and the start of several routes: ideal for exploring the region and enjoying a good meal afterwards.
History, heritage and routes
Heritage
Duras Castle
A neoclassical castle from 1787–1789 on a 134-hectare estate: the eye-catcher of Duras.
Attractions
Het Vinne provincial park
A stone’s throw from our brasserie: the largest natural inland lake in Flanders, with boardwalks and an adventure trail.
Walking
Walks from Hoeve Duras
Past the castle, along the castle avenue and the Zwartaarde wood towards Het Vinne: your walk starts at our front door.
- Type of route: Walking route
Cycling
Vinneronde
A short, easy cycling route of about 20 km through valleys and orchards, with Zoutleeuw as the icing on the cake.
- Distance: 20 km
- Type of route: Cycling route
Cycling
Twee Getenroute
42 km of cycling through the wide valley where the Grote and Kleine Gete rivers meet.
- Distance: 42 km
- Type of route: Cycling route
Cycling
Twee Getenroute family route
29 km of cycling fun for the whole family, past fruity artworks and Het Vinne provincial park.
- Distance: 29 km
- Type of route: Cycling route
Walking
Zoutleeuw blossom walk
An 11 km walk past orchards in blossom, ponds and the largest natural inland lake in Flanders.
- Distance: 11 km
- Type of route: Walking route
Questions about your walk or ride?
There are many more beautiful paths in Duras. Just send us a message and we will gladly help you on your way. And after your outing, a table is waiting for you.