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Herve

Wallonia, Belgium · Europe

About Herve

Herve works well as a base: 5 minutes from Grand-Rechain, 19km from Ninglinspo Valley.

Herve is a town located in Wallonia, Belgium. With a population of 16,544, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Herve sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Herve to your route.

About Herve

Herve (French pronunciation: [ɛʁv] ; Limburgish: Herf; Walloon: Heve) is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium. On January 1, 2018 Herve had a total population of 17,598. The total area is 56.84 km2 (21.95 square miles) which gives a population density of 310 inhabitants per

Read more square kilometre (800/sq mi). It is famed for its Herve cheese.

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Where is Herve located?

Herve is located in Wallonia, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 50.6408 latitude, 5.7935 longitude.

What is the population of Herve?

Herve has a population of approximately 16,544 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
16,544
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Wallonia
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
50.6408, 5.7935

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Herve

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Gileppe Dam

A 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Ninglinspo Valley

Belgium's only true mountain stream, tumbling through the Aywaille woods in a chain of red-rock cascades and natural bathing pools with names like 'Bain de Diane'; the trail starts directly at the Sedoz roadside parking.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Vaalserberg Drielandenpunt

The Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Vrijthof Maastricht

A grand cafe-ringed square anchored by two medieval churches in the Netherlands' oldest, most Burgundian city.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom)

The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany, built by Charlemagne as his palatine chapel in the 9th century.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Valkenburg Marl Caves

Hill-country Valkenburg hides Roman-era marl tunnels, a ruined castle and the Netherlands' only true hilltop drives.

25 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Home of the Belgian Grand Prix, featuring the legendary Eau Rouge corner

26 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Hautes Fagnes

Belgium's highest, wildest plateau of peat bog and boardwalk trails, often the snowiest corner of the country.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Herve

  • Right hereGileppe DamA 19th-century dam near Spa crowned by a 13-ton stone lion, with a 78 m panorama tower and forested Ardennes reservoir views a short detour off the Verviers road.
  • 20 kmVaalserberg DrielandenpuntThe Netherlands' highest mainland point at 322.4 metres, where the Dutch, Belgian and German borders meet near Vaals.
  • 26 kmSignal de BotrangeAt 694m this is the highest point in Belgium, marked by a stone tower on the Hautes Fagnes plateau.
  • 44 kmBaraque de FraitureBelgium's second-highest point at 652 m, a windswept Ardennes plateau crossroads on the N89 with a small ski station and sweeping high-fen scenery.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Grand-Rechain

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 1,433

Petit-Rechain

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 3,522

Melen

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 3,174

Xhendelesse

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 1,729

Soumagne

🇧🇪 Belgium

4 km awayPop. 15,237

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