Katteberg Path – Alden Biesen Gatehouse loop from Mopertingen

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Katteberg Path – Alden Biesen Gatehouse loop from Mopertingen

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Katteberg Path – Alden Biesen Gatehouse loop from Mopertingen

02:54

44.8km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.74 km for 9 m

After 40.1 km for 9 m

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Bus stop

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4.76 km

Katteberg Path

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The Katteberg follows the route of an old tramway. A climb not to be underestimated awaits you here.

Historical context: This semi-hardened gravel path follows the route of the former tram line that connected the coal mines of Genk with the industrial area of Liège.
The construction of the tram line began in 1908. To overcome the difference in altitude between the station and the hamlet of Leten, an earthen embankment was built over a distance of 700 meters, cutting straight through the Katteberg. A double arch bridge in masonry was built over the Demer river.
The steam tram was put into operation in 1910 and caused a huge increase in passenger traffic in the region. The tram was definitively taken out of service in August 1948. The tram tracks were removed in 1952. Now, this is a route where recreational users, hikers, and cyclists can cross paths. Each at their own pace, enjoying together.

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11.5 km

Landcommanderij Alden Biesen

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The Landcommanderij Alden Biesen is the result of 600 years of construction by the Teutonic Order. After the French Revolution, the Hasselt businessman Guillaume Claes got his hands on the moated castle. Under the Dutch, he had a hard time paying the taxes on the property and so he set up a lottery. The winning ticket got the castle. It was only after a year that he announced the winner... himself. You can walk or hike around the domain for free. A visit to the castle is paid.

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11.6 km

Alden Biesen Gatehouse

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At the back of Alden Biesen you drive through a beautiful medieval gatehouse and then arrive at a viewpoint in the fields where a large part of Limburg can be visited.

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17.5 km

Wijngaerdbos Trail

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There is a picnic bench at the intersection at Wijngaerds Bosstraat.

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21.2 km

Forest Gravel Path

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22.2 km

Jachtdomein Hardelingen

Forest

22.8 km

Forest Singletrack near Belgian-American Memorial

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32.8 km

Natuurgebied Winterbeekvallei

Forest

35.6 km

Hollow Ways

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Sunken roads only occur in hilly regions. They are typical of the loess region. They were created by human intervention. They were used as connecting roads between farm and field, and due to frequent use, loose sand was washed down the slope with every rain shower. In this way, the road became increasingly hollowed out. A sunken road has a mild temperature; the wind has no hold on it. The silence is also noticeable during a walk in the shelter of a deep lane.

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