Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Maastricht

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Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Maastricht

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Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – As Bicycle Bridge loop from Maastricht

04:25

71.2km

300m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 1 m

After 71.2 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.30 km

Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins)

Highlight • Castle

The old moated castle is now only a ruin, but still worth seeing. It is located right next to the restored moated castle.

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16.6 km

Aspermansvijver

Lake

23.1 km

Mechelse Heide

Highlight • Natural

Heather can be found along the cycle path, which is particularly beautiful in summer/late summer.

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24.1 km

Mechelse Heide Entrance Pavilion and Bike Path

Highlight • Rest Area

The Hoge Kempen National Park is the first and so far the only one in Belgium. It was opened in 2006 and, among other things, the pine forests and the heathland are protected here.

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28.2 km

Lanklaarder Forest Hollow Way

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful single trail in an area with numerous single trails for mountain biking.

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31.6 km

Sand Quarries in Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Highlight • Structure

In the Hoge Kempen National Park you will find gravel and sand extraction in various places, which provides spectacular views.

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33.3 km

Station As is a former railway station on lines 21A (Hasselt-As) and 21B (As-Eisden). The station building now houses a restaurant and the Kolenspoorvereniging (Coal Railway Association) uses it for the operation of the tourist railway line Waterschei-As-Eisden.

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