Lontzen is a municipality in East Belgium characterized by diverse natural landscapes that provide a setting for various outdoor activities. The region features distinctive hedgerow landscapes, rolling hills, and lush forests, alongside scenic valleys such as the Hohnbach Valley and the Göhl Stream. These geographical characteristics make Lontzen suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more. From certain vantage points, the moorland of the High Fens is visible on the horizon, contributing to the area's natural appeal.
Lontzen offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with more than 200 routes available across several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more. The extensive trail network includes options for all skill levels, from easy strolls through hedgerow landscapes to more challenging routes in the rolling hills. For those interested in exploring Lontzen on two wheels, the region provides varied terrain for cyclists, including access to the Vennbahn, a long-distance cycle path. Hikers can discover natural paths through forests and meadows, often passing historical sites. More than 49,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Lontzen, resulting in an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars for the routes. To explore specific activities, refer to guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Lontzen, Hiking around Lontzen, or Cycling around Lontzen.
129
Routes
4.5
(635)
Average rating
5346
People visited

4.5
(61)
167
hikers
5.06km
01:20
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
(19)
71
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(16)
61
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(22)
77
hikers
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
(49)
127
riders
28.6km
02:19
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(3)
14
riders
26.1km
01:35
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
16.3km
01:15
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.3
(3)
327
riders
132km
06:30
1,940m
1,940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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255
riders
44.3km
01:59
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
(10)
155
riders
49.4km
02:16
390m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(4)
159
riders
77.6km
03:54
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.5
(2)
53
runners
10.1km
01:03
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

49
runners
10.6km
01:06
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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30
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
runners
10.7km
01:11
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
18
riders
52.8km
03:19
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
25.6km
01:36
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
17
riders
20.9km
01:16
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
13
riders
24.5km
01:33
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(25)
62
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
82.8km
05:10
1,040m
1,040m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(6)
18
riders
29.1km
01:35
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
11
riders
36.2km
02:07
410m
410m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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2
hikers
14.5km
03:59
240m
240m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

9.61km
02:34
110m
110m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
6.86km
01:53
120m
120m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
4.16km
01:10
90m
90m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lontzen offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features over 200 routes across these sports, catering to various interests and skill levels.
Lontzen's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with more than 49,000 visitors having explored them. The routes have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 5,500 ratings, indicating a positive user experience.
Lontzen offers 94 hiking routes, ranging from easy strolls through hedgerow landscapes to more challenging paths in rolling hills and scenic valleys. The region's diverse terrain includes the Hohnbach Valley and paths near the Göhl Stream. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Lontzen guide.
Lontzen provides 6 dedicated road cycling routes, utilizing the region's varied terrain of rolling hills and scenic valleys. These routes offer opportunities to explore the area on two wheels. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Lontzen guide.
Touring cyclists can find 37 routes in Lontzen, which often incorporate the extensive cycling and hiking node system and access to the Vennbahn, a long-distance cycle path. These routes are suitable for exploring the region's landscapes at a leisurely pace. The Cycling around Lontzen guide provides further details.
Lontzen features 16 mountain biking trails, providing options for off-road cycling enthusiasts. The Göhl Valley, with its natural paths through forests and meadows, is particularly appealing for mountain biking. Consult the MTB Trails around Lontzen guide for specific routes.
Lontzen offers 58 dedicated jogging routes, providing various options for runners. These trails traverse the region's diverse landscapes, including hedgerow areas and forest paths. The Running Trails around Lontzen guide lists available routes.
Lontzen is characterized by unique hedgerow landscapes, rolling hills, lush forests, and scenic valleys like the Hohnbach Valley. The Göhl Stream and its valley also offer natural paths. From certain vantage points, the moorland of the High Fens is visible on the horizon.
Routes in Lontzen often pass by 18th-century farmsteads, historical buildings made of grey stone, and sites related to the region's mining and railway history. Examples include former quarries and the former Prussian border station in Herbesthal. The "calamine violet route" is a 20-kilometer (12.4-mile) trail that highlights historical quarries.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Lontzen, including Road Cycling Routes around Lontzen, Hiking around Lontzen, Cycling around Lontzen, MTB Trails around Lontzen, and Running Trails around Lontzen.
The official website for the municipality of Lontzen is www.lontzen.be. For direct inquiries, the phone number for the municipality is +32 (0) 87 89 80 58.

