Beusdael Castle – Val-Dieu Abbey loop from 's-Gravenvoeren - Fouron-le-Comte

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Beusdael Castle – Val-Dieu Abbey loop from 's-Gravenvoeren - Fouron-le-Comte

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Beusdael Castle – Val-Dieu Abbey loop from 's-Gravenvoeren - Fouron-le-Comte

02:36

40.9km

480m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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1.13 km

Voeren/Fourons Cycle Path

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1a cycle path through the Voeren/Fourons (B)

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6.83 km

Plankweg

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Quiet road between Slenaken and the Plank, hence the name Plankweg (I think).

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11.7 km

Bois de Beusdael - Beusdalwoud

Forest

12.3 km

View over the Vallée de la Gueule and Château de Beusdael

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In the direction of Aachen, it goes down quite a bit here, but a small stop at this point is worthwhile. Below you can already see the Castle de Beusdael. …

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13.0 km

Beusdael Castle

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The beautiful moated castle is located right next to the cycle path. If you cycle towards Aachen, you can even see it from above. It is not certain when it …

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19.5 km

Blue Bridge on RAVeL 38

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This is a very beautiful stretch of Ravel (between cycle junction 53 and 55).

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20.0 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 …

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22.5 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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31.2 km

Val-Dieu Abbey

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The Val-Dieu Abbey is the only Belgian Abbey to survive the French Revolution. There are no more monks, but a Christian community still occupies the premises. A magnificent place full …

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