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

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

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

02:47

49.3km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Natuurreservaat De Meersbeemden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.38 km

Rijkel Castle

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Originally it was a farm, then a castle or fortress. The oldest part is the east wing dating from the 16th century. It was conceived as a late Gothic mansion …

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18.4 km

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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19.2 km

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage

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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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20.5 km

Tjenneboom Monument

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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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20.5 km

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49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

16.1 km

6.96 km

5.40 km

2.78 km

Surfaces

27.7 km

15.1 km

4.43 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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