Achelse Kluis Abbey – Venbergse Watermill loop from Maarheeze

Achelse Kluis Abbey – Venbergse Watermill loop from Maarheeze

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Venbergse Watermill loop from Maarheeze

01:57

46.1km

50m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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2.87 km

Kerkstraat

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Good connection to other routes, good asphalt. Leads to a nice atmospheric "village"

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13.6 km

Belgian–Dutch border at Achelse Kluis

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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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13.7 km

Wire of Death

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

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13.7 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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13.8 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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26.2 km

Lovely cycle path between Valkenswaard and Dommelen

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Lots of pedestrians in good weather, so not full throttle!

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28.5 km

Venbergse Watermill

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The Venbergse Watermolen is located below Valkenswaard on the river Dommel. This mill was previously used as an oil mill, bark mill and grain mill and is one of the oldest mills in the Netherlands.

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28.6 km

Venbergse Mill

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This mill was built between 850 and 900 AD. The café is a nice start/end point for a walk/bike or canoe trip.
It's a pity that dogs are not welcome on the terrace.

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