Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Horpmaal

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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Horpmaal

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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Horpmaal

02:45

43.5km

240m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natuurreservaat De Meersbeemden

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7.20 km

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

As early as the middle of the 13th century, the hamlet of Helshoven was a regional place of pilgrimage where Our Lady of Peace was venerated.
The Helshoven Chapel, located …

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7.26 km

Aan de Galg climb from Helshoven

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Just before the summit, you have a bike parking on the left and there are many people (if the weather is good for cycling). There you have the "Floating chapel".
On the descent, I had ridden past it.

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8.05 km

Floating Chapel of Helshoven

Highlight • Monument

At the highest point of Helshoven, you can now enjoy a breathtaking view over the Haspengouw landscape. Artist Frits Jeuris has created a unique work of art from dozens of felled fruit trees from the area.

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11.0 km

Hoepertingen–Zepperen Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path from Hoepertingen to Zepperen

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13.3 km

Ordingen Castle

Highlight • Castle

Aside from the beauty of Kasteel van Ordingen, the hospitality of owner Richard Sleurs is so remarkable that you immediately feel at home. Like the lord of the castle, enjoy …

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34.9 km

Tjenneboom Monument

Highlight • Monument

The name "Tjenne" refers to a certain Johanna Machiels from Helshoven, who was accused of witchcraft in 1665 and sentenced to death in 1667 after a two-year trial. Her sentence …

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35.0 km

Tjenneboom

Highlight • Natural Monument

The name "Tjenne" refers to a certain Johanna Machiels from Helshoven, who was accused of witchcraft in 1665 and sentenced to death after a two-year trial in 1667. Her judgment …

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40.7 km