Sunken Lanes – Alden Biesen Commandery loop from Rijkhoven

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Sunken Lanes – Alden Biesen Commandery loop from Rijkhoven

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Sunken Lanes – Alden Biesen Commandery loop from Rijkhoven

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44.1km

320m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.89 km

Viewpoint

9.20 km

Direction Sint-Huibrechts-Hern

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Ride with very little traffic.

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19.1 km

Parkje van Kasteel Haagsmeer

Forest

26.2 km

Saint Peter in Chains Church, Wintershoven

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The Sint Pietersbandenkerk is the parish church of Wintershoven and is located on St. Lambertusstraße.
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The community of Wintershoven is very old. A small church made of wood and …

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26.5 km

Cycle path from Wintershoven to Vliermaal

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Beautiful bike path from Wintershoven to Vliermaal

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30.9 km

Jachtdomein Hardelingen

Forest

31.4 km

Kruislinde and Troostplek Hoeselt

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Let yourself be touched by the inspiring sculpture, the understated poetry, and the subtle symbolism, which blend beautifully with the tranquility of nature.

A place to pause, feel, and come to yourself. You are most welcome.

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36.2 km

Sunken Lanes

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Hollow roads are not only important for nature, they also play a valuable role in agriculture and in our free time. Together with other slow roads, they form the perfect …

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42.7 km

Alden Biesen Commandery

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A Landkommande (command post) was a regional administrative and economic unit of a religious military order, primarily the Teutonic Knights.

It served as:

• an administrative center for the surrounding holdings (farms, villages, lands),

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42.9 km

The Outer Courtyard at Alden Biesen

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The outer courtyard (Vorphof) was primarily built between the 16th and 18th centuries during the expansion of the Teutonic Order's complex. It served as an economic and reception area in …

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43.1 km

The Guesthouse of the Land Commandery

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Bistro ’t Gasthuis
’t Gasthuis is a warm, welcoming brasserie right by the main entrance of Alden Biesen. The brasserie is operated under concession by an entrepreneurial family. You will …

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44.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.2 km

9.80 km

3.49 km

2.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

18.6 km

1.89 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

60 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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April 8, 2026,Bilzen-Hoeselt – Bloesemroute door Haspengouw

Bilzen-Hoeselt – Blossom route through Haspengouw

Fancy a refreshing bike ride full of color and charm? Hop on your bike and let yourself be carried away by the enchanting blossom landscape of Haspengouw.

During this route, you will discover the splendor of Bilzen-Hoeselt: vast apple and pear orchards in bloom, picturesque sunken roads, and breathtaking vistas that will make you …

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