Achelse Kluis Border Lane – Achelse Kluis Abbey loop from Cranendonck

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Netherlands

North Brabant

Cranendonck

Achelse Kluis Border Lane – Achelse Kluis Abbey loop from Cranendonck

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Achelse Kluis Border Lane – Achelse Kluis Abbey loop from Cranendonck

02:24

41.4km

50m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

Kempen~Broek

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3.66 km

Cranendoncksche Bosch

Nature Reserve

19.5 km

Scenic Cycle Path Through Heathland

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A beautiful cycle path, through the heathland and forest areas.

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20.7 km

The Wire of Death (De Doodendraad)

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In 1914, occupied Germany occupied Belgium, while the Netherlands remained neutral. The border residents, such as those of Hamont-Achel, had a hard time due to the construction of a hermetic …

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22.5 km

Border Marker 176 – Barony of Cranendonck

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Here you know when you have reached the limit. Are you going to cross this limit or not? The choice is yours.

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24.5 km

Achelse Kluis Border Lane

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nice place at the monastery, great parking space to start from there with a walk, bike ride or visit to the brewery of the monastery of Achel

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24.8 km

Border crossing at the Achelse Kluis

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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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24.8 km

The Wire of Death (Dodendraad) at Achelse Kluis

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The infamous Doodendraad stood at this location during the First World War. This fencing served to prevent refugees from fleeing from Belgium to the Netherlands. The various information boards provide …

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24.8 km

Achelse Kluis Abbey

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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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25.0 km

Achelse Kluis Abbey, Inn and Brewery

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The Abbey of St. Benedict of Achel, officially called the Abbey of Our Lady of La Trappe, popularly known as the Achelse Kluis, is a former Cistercian abbey located partly …

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