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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Hamont

Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Hamont

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Hamont

01:25

31.5km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.07 km

Budel-Schoot–Hamont Border Crossing

Highlight • Structure

13.5 km

Grafheuvels Pastoorsbos

Archaeological Site

22.2 km

Achelse Kluis Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Achelse Kluis is a real highlight. Hermits lived here in the 17th century and cleared the sandy soil. In 1846 the Westmalle Trappists founded a new settlement here, following …

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22.2 km

Wire of Death

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"Death thread" at the time of WW I at the Achelse Kluis

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22.3 km

Border crossing at the Achelse Kluis

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The Achelse Kluis is partly located on the territory of Hamont-Achel (Belgium), but also on the territory of Valkenswaard (Netherlands).

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22.3 km

Belgian–Dutch border at Achelse Kluis

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Fun and photogenic way to depict the Belgian-Dutch border just north of Achelse Kluis Abbey. At the height of this graphic border there are also remnants of the death wire... …

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28.4 km

Waldhaus Ruins and Forest Cycle Path

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31.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

4.47 km

2.65 km

109 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

15.4 km

464 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

28°C

16°C

51 %

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Hamont

Budel-Schoot–Hamont Border Crossing

Achelse Kluis Abbey

Wire of Death

Border crossing at the Achelse Kluis

Belgian–Dutch border at Achelse Kluis

Waldhaus Ruins and Forest Cycle Path

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