Ordingen Castle – Opheersberg loop from Alken

Ordingen Castle – Opheersberg loop from Alken

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Ordingen Castle – Opheersberg loop from Alken

03:59

88.2km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 25.2 km for 370 m

After 74.8 km for 100 m

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11.1 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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26.5 km

Opheersberg

Highlight • Climb

video of the climb

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46.2 km

Oudoumont Castle and Farm

Highlight • Castle

Isolated in the Hesbignon countryside, the wooded site of Oudoumont is one of the enchanting places in the region.

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48.3 km

The Old Haneffe Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very quiet place to have a coffee and leave.

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49.6 km

Donceel Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle is visible from the road and the parking lot is right next to it.

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64.6 km

Gallo-Roman Tumulus of Vechtmaal

Highlight • Historical Site

The tumuli of Gutschoven and Vechmaal belong to the collective memory of the residents of Heers and surrounding areas. Although originally erected as striking grave monuments, today they blend into the vast Haspengouw landscape.

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74.3 km

Viewpoint

74.8 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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74.9 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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