Achelse Kluis Abbey – The Wire of Death loop from Lommel

Achelse Kluis Abbey – The Wire of Death loop from Lommel

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – The Wire of Death loop from Lommel

03:17

73.6km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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5.95 km

Zone 9

Forest

9.72 km

Scenic Loop Through Forests and Fields

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Quiet road, nice gas and handy for training sessions

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38.4 km

Lovely cycle path between Valkenswaard and Dommelen

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Lots of pedestrians in good weather, so not full throttle!

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47.0 km

Wire of Death

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"Death thread" at the time of WW I at the Achelse Kluis

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Achelse Kluis Abbey

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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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47.1 km

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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47.2 km

Belgian–Dutch border at Achelse Kluis

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Fun and photogenic way to depict the Belgian-Dutch border just north of Achelse Kluis Abbey. At the height of this graphic border there are also remnants of the death wire... …

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51.2 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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52.2 km

Paved path through Beverbeekse Heide

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Beautiful road through the Beverbeekse Heide nature reserve, cars are also allowed to drive here.
Do you prefer a car-free cycle path? Then you can cross the Grensdijk through the …

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73.6 km

End point

Train Station

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