Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Hoge Kempen National Park loop from Lanaken

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Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Hoge Kempen National Park loop from Lanaken

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Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins) – Hoge Kempen National Park loop from Lanaken

02:44

34.8km

210m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Pietersembos

Nationaal Park Hoge Kempen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

Pietersheim Castle

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The castle and fortress of Pietersheim were the seat of the lordship of Pietersheim. Remains of the 12th-century moated castle of Pietersheim bear witness to a long history. Just a …

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2.48 km

Pietersheim Water Castle (ruins)

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The old moated castle is now only a ruin, but still worth seeing. It is located right next to the restored moated castle.

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5.19 km

Hoge Kempen National Park

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The Hoge Kempen National Park is a wonderful place to cycle: shady forests, vast heaths, green hills and blue water features. Many routes are also completely car-free. The occasional slope …

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16.1 km

Lieteberg Observation Tower

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Nice attraction to visit.

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23.5 km

Munsterbeek crossing

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Here the road crosses the Munsterbeek. If you look closely you can see that the water comes from 3 steams.

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32.4 km

Bicycle Path Network Along the Zuid-Willemsvaart Canal

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The cycle path network in this area is very well developed!

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34.1 km

Under the railway viaduct

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Gravel road under the railway

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34.7 km

The Tourist

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A cozy Belgian border café with a terrace at the back. Cyclists and hikers are very welcome. Located 100 meters from the border with Maastricht in the Maasdorf village of …

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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