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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Valkenswaard

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Valkenswaard

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48

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Wire of Death loop from Valkenswaard

03:05

69.8km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Start point

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1

11.1 km

View of the Sterkselse Aa

Highlight • River

rural and very quiet

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2

33.8 km

Sint Sebastiaankapel (Muizenkapel) in Laar

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel looks beautiful, the grounds are well maintained. The water around the chapel makes it attractive to stop here.

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3

46.6 km

De Limburgers Welcome Sign

Highlight • Monument

4

55.3 km

Waldhaus Ruins and Forest Cycle Path

Highlight • Historical Site

5

61.3 km

Belgian–Dutch border at Achelse Kluis

Highlight • Monument

Fun and photogenic way to depict the Belgian-Dutch border just north of Achelse Kluis Abbey. At the height of this graphic border there are also remnants of the death wire... …

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61.5 km

Achelse Kluis Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Achelse Kluis is a real highlight. Hermits lived here in the 17th century and cleared the sandy soil. In 1846 the Westmalle Trappists founded a new settlement here, following …

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61.5 km

Wire of Death

Highlight • Historical Site

"Death thread" at the time of WW I at the Achelse Kluis

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61.5 km

Border crossing at the Achelse Kluis

Highlight • Monument

The Achelse Kluis is partly located on the territory of Hamont-Achel (Belgium), but also on the territory of Valkenswaard (Netherlands).

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69.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

26.5 km

3.83 km

492 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

33.4 km

2.48 km

159 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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