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Alden Biesen Gatehouse

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse

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  • Location: Bilzen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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    May 18, 2025

    Hiking

    The Gatehouse, together with the moated castle and the outer bailey, belong to the oldest parts: in the Apostles' House, remains of the late Gothic ordinance from the second half …
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    February 20, 2026

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    Architectural Features:

    Construction Period --> Medieval core (13th–14th centuries), later remodeled in the Baroque style

    Function --> Access control, representation, protection

    Building Material --> Brick with natural stone detailing

    Design --> Arched gateway with flanking towers, heraldic or religious symbols

    Location --> Transition from the outer bailey to the inner courtyard
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    September 30, 2021

    Cycling

    The impressive gatehouse, located 30 m higher than the moated castle, was the main entrance to the domain. The gate tower of 1652 overlooks Maastricht via the Maastrichterallee. The gatekeeper stayed in the adjoining trumpeter's house of 1663.
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    Alden Biesen Gatehouse – View of Groenendaal Castle loop from Bilzen

    55.4km

    03:21

    350m

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 150 m

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    Location: Bilzen, Tongeren, South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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