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Moresnet Viaduct – RAVeL 39 Moresnet Railway Path loop from Hergenrath

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Moresnet Viaduct – RAVeL 39 Moresnet Railway Path loop from Hergenrath

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Moresnet Viaduct – RAVeL 39 Moresnet Railway Path loop from Hergenrath

02:31

40.3km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.8 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.65 km

Moresnet Viaduct

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You will certainly have the opportunity to admire the landscape extensively on this Ravel

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5.73 km

Göhltal Viaduct (Moresnet Viaduct)

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The Moresnet viaduct is a 1200 metre long railway bridge over the Geul valley in Moresnet. It is one of the most famous railway bridges in Belgium. The bridge is part of railway line 24 (Montzenroute Antwerp-Aken), which was specially built for the transport of German artillery and troops to the front during the First World War in 1915-1916. The viaduct was renovated between 2002 and 2005. The bridge sections were replaced and the pillars were restored. The bridge connects to the Gemmenichertunnel in the east, which passes under the Vaalserberg. In the west lies the railway yard of Montzen station with the Remersdaal Tunnel behind it.
The viaduct consists of 22 steel double-track bridge sections, supported by 2 abutments, 5 support pillars and 16 ordinary pillars made of stamped concrete (a new technique at the time). Each of the bridge sections is 48 metres long and weighs approximately 260 tonnes.
The bridge is an important link in international freight traffic. It connects the German Aachen with the port of Antwerp and is located near the Montzen marshalling yard. The Moresnet bridge is therefore important for Belgium for its trade relations with Germany and with countries in Eastern Europe. Every day, 80 to 90 freight trains pass here in both directions.
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7.33 km

Plombières Mine Nature Reserve

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The old mining site ('Site Calaminaire') in Plombières (Blieberg) has since been transformed into a European protected nature reserve. This area is protected because of all kinds of rare plant species that occur on the mining waste there. More information about this park can be found here: paysdeherve.be/nl/mijnsite-van-plombieres

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12.8 km

Laschet Tunnel cutting

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The southern head of the tunnel was blown up on August 3, 1914 by the Belgian army to prevent the passage of the Germans with their material. This was done to protect the fortresses near Liège, but the last fortresses fell on August 16, 1914. On May 10, 1940, the Belgian army mined the tunnel again and large parts of it fell. In 1941, the Germans replaced the tunnel with an open trench with a bridge, which lasted until 1952.

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15.2 km

Plembières Railway Path

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You can comfortably cycle for hours in the shade on this former railway route. Without any particular gradients and sharp curves, as is usual on railway lines.

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17.6 km

Berg Clouse

Peak

31.0 km

View of the Valley Towards Plombières

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View over the valley towards Plombieres.

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33.2 km

RAVeL 39 Moresnet Railway Path

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Simply great to enjoy the surroundings or to get from A to B on beautiful paths. People like to ride their bikes here.

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34.9 km

Göhltal Viaduct and RAVeL 39A Moresnet–Kelmis

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The two-kilometer section on the former railway line 39a connects the Göhltal Viaduct with Kelmis. Shady, water-bound, almost level, car-free.

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

7.86 km

2.88 km

1.77 km

421 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

1.68 km

329 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

22°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

June 16, 2023,Aachen - Kelmis - L39/38 - Aubel - Abtei Val-Dieu

On a bicycle press trip in the Herver Land between Aachen and Liège. Baaaahnstrassen! 😍 And visit and tasting at the Abbey of Val-Dieu. 🌞

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Moresnet Viaduct – RAVeL 39 Moresnet Railway Path loop from Hergenrath

Moresnet Viaduct

Göhltal Viaduct (Moresnet Viaduct)

Plombières Mine Nature Reserve

Laschet Tunnel cutting

Plembières Railway Path

View of the Valley Towards Plombières

RAVeL 39 Moresnet Railway Path

Göhltal Viaduct and RAVeL 39A Moresnet–Kelmis

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