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Domain Pietersheim
-A playground, farm animals, a 12th century water castle, a 3km walk with gnomes… Just perfect to combine with anything else in the Hoge Kempen! -This is one of the six entrances of Hoge Kempen -This is a big park, 76 hectares, with goats, sheep, deer, donkeys, rabbits, pigs, chickens … -There is a kids farm with farm animals and also a petting corner, your kid can pet goats and sheep there!! -The playground is partially adapted for children with a disability -Café-restaurant Hoeve Pietersheim (at the playground, closed for now) -But there is a canteen at the playground to get take away snacks -You can rent a bicycle here (only on weekdays and by appointment, more details here https://www.lanaken.be/domeinpietersheim/Actief/Fietsverhuur:khPW292ySpacix5D9MMfeg Info and reservation T. +32 (0) 89 71 21 20 -There are 8 signposted routes -The gnome path is 3km and your kid is going to love it! -Opening hours of the petting corner From the Easter holidays to June: open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 10.00-16.00 In July and August, the petting corner is open every day 10.00-18.00 -From September 1 to the autumn holidays: Wednesdays and weekends 12.00-16.00 -It can be combined with the barefoot path in Lieteberg, As station, Stokkenmanroute in Kattevennen and anything in the area -About 1 hour 20 minutes drive E of Schuman, Brussels
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