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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Tongeren
Borgloon

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Borgloon

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Mountain biking trails
Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Tongeren
Borgloon

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Borgloon

Moderate

3.0

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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Borgloon

01:46

30.9km

190m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Natuurreservaat De Meersbeemden

Sint-Agnesbegijnhof

Waypoints

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Parking

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357 m

Graethem Chapel and Beguinage Chapel, Borgloon

Highlight • Religious Site

There was also once a beguinage in Borgloon. It was founded in 1258 at the Graethempoort where you can only view the old chapel (Graethemkapel). In line with the protected …

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5.26 km

Tree With Bench and Information Sign

Highlight • Natural Monument

nice place for a break

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5.44 km

Tjenneboom Monument

Highlight • Monument

The name "Tjenne" refers to a certain Johanna Machiels from Helshoven, who was accused of witchcraft in 1665 and sentenced to death in 1667 after a two-year trial. Her sentence …

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5.44 km

Roman Road

Highlight • Historical Site

5

6.74 km

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

As early as the middle of the 13th century, the hamlet of Helshoven was a regional place of pilgrimage where Our Lady of Peace was venerated.
The Helshoven Chapel, located …

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7.09 km

Holleweg Helshoven

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Hollow road in both uphill and downhill doable for every level MTB-er. Be careful, this road is also used by hikers now and then. Also watch out for scattered debris …

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7.92 km

Floating Chapel of Helshoven

Highlight • Monument

At the highest point of Helshoven, you can now enjoy a breathtaking view over the Haspengouw landscape. Artist Frits Jeuris has created a unique work of art from dozens of felled fruit trees from the area.

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30.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

6.29 km

6.19 km

4.93 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

11.8 km

2.26 km

1.61 km

264 m

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Friday 30 October

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4°C

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