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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Munsterbos loop from Rijkhoven

Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Munsterbos loop from Rijkhoven

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Munsterbos loop from Rijkhoven

02:39

44.1km

330m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.8 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

At the back of Alden Biesen you drive through a beautiful medieval gatehouse and then arrive at a viewpoint in the fields where a large part of Limburg can be visited.

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1.18 km

Architectural Features:

Construction Period --> Medieval core (13th–14th centuries), later remodeled in the Baroque style

Function --> Access control, representation, protection

Building Material --> Brick with natural stone detailing

Design --> Arched gateway with flanking towers, heraldic or religious symbols

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13.8 km

Hoefaert Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

ascent from canal through the forest

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22.1 km

Bloombergstraat Pathway in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice cycle path, with a small climb

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28.5 km

Bilzerweg Bridge over the Albert Canal

Highlight • Bridge

The old girder bridge was demolished in mid-October 2018 and replaced by a steel arch bridge. This was also raised to allow a passage of at least 9.10 metres.

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29.1 km

Natuurgebied De Kuil

Forest

33.5 km

Munsterbos

Highlight • Forest

The Munsterbos is located on the border of the poor Kempen and the fertile Haspengouw. Northeast of the village center of Munsterbilzen extends 450 hectares of forests, ponds, swamps and …

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35.4 km

Domeinbos Groenendaal

Forest

38.7 km

Bilzen Town Hall and Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

The town of Bilzen is surrounded by the fruit region of Flanders. Especially at the flowering time in spring, a bike ride through this area is an experience. Take a break in the city center with its cafes and shopping.

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39.7 km

Katteberg Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Katteberg follows the route of an old tramway. A climb not to be underestimated awaits you here.

Historical context: This semi-hardened gravel path follows the route of the former …

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44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

11.1 km

5.83 km

5.34 km

725 m

112 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

11.4 km

10.5 km

9.70 km

410 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

18°C

12 %

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Munsterbos loop from Rijkhoven

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Hoefaert Gravel Path

Bloombergstraat Pathway in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Bilzerweg Bridge over the Albert Canal

Munsterbos

Bilzen Town Hall and Market Square

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