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South Limburg
Maaseik
Hamont-Achel

The Wire of Death – Hassels Fens (Bell Fen) loop from Hamont

Routes
Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Maaseik
Hamont-Achel

The Wire of Death – Hassels Fens (Bell Fen) loop from Hamont

Moderate

3.5

(4)

88

riders

The Wire of Death – Hassels Fens (Bell Fen) loop from Hamont

02:55

43.5km

60m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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2.67 km

The Wire of Death

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Death Wire, a horror along the border.

Death Wire, silent witness to German means of destruction
This is a 200-metre-long reconstruction of the Death Wire that was constructed by the …

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2

3.02 km

The Death Wire (Dodendraad)

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Boundary wire that was under current during WW1.

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3

4.30 km

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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4

6.34 km

Achelse Kluis Border Lane

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nice place at the monastery, great parking space to start from there with a walk, bike ride or visit to the brewery of the monastery of Achel

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5

20.1 km

De Kempervennen

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Park De Kempervennen (opened in 1983), which is freely accessible to cyclists, is really good for cycling. The main paths are paved and you can easily complete a 10-kilometer loop …

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6

28.0 km

Hassels Fens (Bell Fen)

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nice overview over extensive heathland area with fens

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7

35.2 km

Heathland Trail

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A fluid, narrow trail that is easy to ride. What is special is the beautiful landscape!

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8

41.0 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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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

12.2 km

4.27 km

3.04 km

968 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

8.90 km

6.71 km

3.36 km

1.76 km

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