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Erfgoedwandeling

Erfgoedwandeling

Fritz Jaspers planned a hike

February 3, 2024

Erfgoedwandeling

Moderate

02:40

8.70km

3.3km/h

30m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bosreservaat De Zoren

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

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71 m

Achelse Kluis Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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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124 m

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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142 m

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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646 m

Boundary marker 177

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When the border treaty between Belgium and the Netherlands was signed in 1843, it was decided to place 388 border posts, numbered from 1 to 364. At some points where …

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993 m

Walking Junction 70

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2.42 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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3.08 km

Border Marker 175

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You can find all border markers at: grensmarken.be/BeNLoverzicht.htm

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3.61 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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4.03 km

Boundary Marker 174

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A beautiful border marker on the border between the Netherlands and Belgium. you can still find many along this border. These striking ones are on the Netherlands / Belgium border …

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7.10 km

Sheep Pasture

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8.70 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

799 m

740 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

2.92 km

851 m

799 m

147 m

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Erfgoedwandeling

Achelse Kluis Abbey

The Wire of Death (Dodendraad) at Achelse Kluis

Border crossing at the Achelse Kluis

Boundary marker 177

Walking Junction 70

Border Marker 176 – Barony of Cranendonck

Border Marker 175

The Wire of Death (De Doodendraad)

Boundary Marker 174

Sheep Pasture

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