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Achelse Kluis Abbey – The Death Wire (Dodendraad) loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – The Death Wire (Dodendraad) loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – The Death Wire (Dodendraad) loop from Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

02:42

24.8km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

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Start point

Bus stop

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101 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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154 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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165 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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4

1.47 km

Paardenpad Leenderheide

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Very good rideable singletrack

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5

3.88 km

Sand Dunes of Leenderheide

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In this part of the Leenderheide there are many sand dunes that give the area a special look, a bit of Sahara in the Netherlands.

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8.15 km

The Death Wire (Dodendraad)

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Boundary wire that was under current during WW1.

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8.64 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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15.5 km

Grafheuvels Haarterheide

Archaeological Site

9

18.3 km

De Tomp (Achel Mill Tower)

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The Tomp is located in a marshy plain on a slightly raised hill, built in brick. The inner diameter measures approximately 4.6 meters; the wall thickness is approximately 1.75 m. …

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24.1 km

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

Nature Reserve

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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18.1 km

4.84 km

1.32 km

224 m

219 m

Surfaces

9.50 km

5.92 km

5.85 km

3.12 km

295 m

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