Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Millen Moated Castle loop from Bilzen

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Millen Moated Castle loop from Bilzen

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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Millen Moated Castle loop from Bilzen

03:20

55.2km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

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Start point

Train Station

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3.67 km

The Outer Courtyard at Alden Biesen

Highlight • Castle

The outer courtyard (Vorphof) was primarily built between the 16th and 18th centuries during the expansion of the Teutonic Order's complex. It served as an economic and reception area in …

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4.30 km

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

Architectural Features:

Construction Period --> Medieval core (13th–14th centuries), later remodeled in the Baroque style

Function --> Access control, representation, protection

Building Material --> Brick with natural stone detailing

Design --> Arched gateway with flanking towers, heraldic or religious symbols

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6.23 km

Weerterbosje

Forest

12.1 km

Sint-Apollonia Chapel

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The Sint-Apolloniakapel (also: white chapel) is an accessible chapel that is located at the intersection of Millerstraat and Hoogboschveld east of Genoelselderen.

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14.0 km

Millen Moated Castle

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The moated castle was the center of the Millen of Milina seigneury, which was a fief of the County of Loon. She was first mentioned in 1143. The oldest known …

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22.5 km

View of Herderen

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28.2 km

Mistletoe Trees

Highlight • Natural

48.1 km

Domeinbos Groenendaal

Forest

54.5 km

Bilzen Town Hall and Market Square

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The town of Bilzen is surrounded by the fruit region of Flanders. Especially at the flowering time in spring, a bike ride through this area is an experience. Take a break in the city center with its cafes and shopping.

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54.7 km

Garden pavilion originally a chapel

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The garden pavilion on the Demerlaan in Bilzen was originally a chapel of the Alden Biesen commandery in Bilzen. The chapel was built in 1743–49 by Ferdinand von Sickingen, Alden …

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