Rijkel Castle – Brustem Castle Ruins loop from Budingen

Rijkel Castle – Brustem Castle Ruins loop from Budingen

Moderate

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Rijkel Castle – Brustem Castle Ruins loop from Budingen

02:09

45.6km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.62 km

Natuurreservaat Op d'Hei

Nature Reserve

20.7 km

Bridge Over the Fruitspoor Railway Bed

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Spoorlijn 23 was a Belgian railway that connected Drieslinter with Tongeren. The line was 33.4 km long. The railway was also called the Fruitspoor because mainly fruit was transported over …

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20.9 km

Scenic Path

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Quiet road with little traffic

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22.2 km

Rijkel Castle

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Originally it was a farm, then a castle or fortress. The oldest part is the east wing dating from the 16th century. It was conceived as a late Gothic mansion …

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29.0 km

Brustem Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins in Brustem, in Sint-Truiden, have been renovated since September 2023 and are now open to the public. The tower castle was founded in 1170 by Louis I, …

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32.4 km

Sint-Truiden is worth a visit

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Nice picturesque village

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32.4 km

Sint-Truiden Abbey

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1000 years of building history

Together with the guide you climb the abbey tower and visit the crypt.
Trudo, the nobleman who built a church and monastery around 650, turned …

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40.9 km

Sint-Leonardus Church and Belfry Tower

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The Sint-Leonardus Church in Zoutleeuw is a gem in many respects. High at the top of my wish list is an extensive visit to the inside because this beautiful Gothic …

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