Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne

02:44

33.7km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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147 m

Orval Castle

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Definitely worth taking a look inside

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20.6 km

Highland cattle

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21.2 km

Small Waterfall at the French-Belgian Border

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This isn't a real waterfall, but rather a few heavy rapids on the Ruisseau de Williers, which forms the border between Belgium and France here.

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23.6 km

Restaurant Le Chameleux

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The restaurant "Le Chameleux" is located very close to the French-Belgian border. It serves freshly caught trout from the restaurant's own ponds, as well as hearty regional dishes such as …

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27.8 km

Domaine de Chameleux

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Beautiful private domain surrounded by water features in which florels are grown.
Every now and then you can enjoy a nice view.

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28.3 km

Ivy-Covered Stone Archway, Parc Naturel de Gaume

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A very steep climb. I preferred to push 😅

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32.9 km

Orval Abbey

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Orval Abbey is a legendary place that combines history, culture, spirituality, and gourmet delights. The famous Orval Trappist beer is still brewed here, according to the original recipe. The label …

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33.5 km

View of the Abbey's castle

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The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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