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Houthalen-Helchteren

Along the railway line – Albert Canal Arch Bridge loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Tenhaagdoornheide

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Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Maaseik
Houthalen-Helchteren

Along the railway line – Albert Canal Arch Bridge loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Tenhaagdoornheide

Moderate

4.7

(131)

3,150

riders

Along the railway line – Albert Canal Arch Bridge loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Tenhaagdoornheide

02:52

48.5km

140m

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: April 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.7 km for 75 m

After 32.5 km for 79 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.82 km

Along the railway line

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path is paved and leads along the railway line, but through a piece of forest. Shady and nice to drive.

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2

16.3 km

The 200-hectare nature reserve is best known for its abundance of birds. It consists mainly of fish farming ponds and meadows and is the heart of the large landscape unit de Wijers, the largest contiguous pond area in the Benelux.

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17.3 km

Natuurreservaat Rode Vijvers-Wijvenheide

Nature Reserve

4

22.0 km

Herkenrode Abbey and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Historical Site

Cycling through the water: cycling about 200 meters in length through a pontoon, the edges of which are at the height of the water surface. Nice to do and to …

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5

22.6 km

Herkenrode Abbey Site

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This abbey is over 800 years old. The historic buildings have been restored, and today it's a place to visit and relax. The surrounding nature reserve houses a botanical garden …

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6

25.5 km

Albert Canal Arch Bridge

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The Albert Canal starts at the Port of Liège, with the Liège suburb of Herstal on the left bank and the island of Monsin on the right bank. Until Ternaaien, …

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28.2 km

Kuringsdel

Lake

32.5 km

Domein Kiewit

Nature Reserve

9

33.7 km

View of "Cycling Through Water"

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Quiet view of "Cycling through the water". Bench just outside the hustle and bustle.

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10

34.1 km

Fantastic idea to build something like this. It's fun and provides a lot of variety on a bike tour.

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11

47.3 km

Houthalen Abbey Farm

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The Houthalen Abbey Farm has its roots in the 12th or 13th century. Baron Moreau De Bellaing removed the west wing in 1851. This new, open character made passers-by curious! …

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48.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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25.6 km

11.4 km

6.23 km

4.26 km

982 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

14.5 km

3.54 km

1.22 km

932 m

123 m

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