The history of Alden Biesen begins in 1220, when the Teutonic Knights Order founded the Land Commandery. This Order was divided into 12 bailiffs or provinces. Alden Biesen grew into …

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You are not allowed to walk in this area without visiting the Landcommanderij Alden Biesen. Several hiking trails also run across the grounds of the Lancommanderij. Alden Biesen is usually free to enter. If events are taking place, you may have to purchase an entrance ticket. Check this in advance on the website alden-biesen.be

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The development of the Teutonic Order in the late 12th and early 13th centuries led to a territorial expansion that extended throughout the German Empire. For practical reasons, it was decided to divide the Order into independent land commanderies or barracks, under the supervision of a land commander, but subject to the authority of the land commander of the German Empire.

In 1220, Count Arnold III of Loon and Mechtildis of Are, Abbess of Munsterbilzen, donated a small church with outbuildings and arable land to the Order. This church dated from 1209 and had become a Marian pilgrimage site.

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1. Alden Biesen - Yellow hiking trail

16.9km

04:23

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Alden Biesen Castle – Alden Biesen Commandery loop from Alden Biesen Waterburcht

4.85km

01:18

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Alden Biesen Commandery – Hollow Way in Haspengouw loop from Bilzen

13.3km

03:33

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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

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Alden Biesen Commandery

1. Alden Biesen - Yellow hiking trail

2. Alden Biesen Castle – Alden Biesen Commandery loop from Alden Biesen Waterburcht

3. Alden Biesen Commandery – Hollow Way in Haspengouw loop from Bilzen

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