Land of grapes and marl
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54.8 km • Bilzen
official route
6840 3 3/5
Addresse starting point (approximate)
Alden Biesen, Kasteelstraat 1, 3740 Bilzen
signage
The route is fully signposted with nodes.
Description
A route with a few moderate to steep slopes through the intriguing marl landscape with its sweeping panoramas. You depart from the Grand Commandery Alden Biesen, a silent witness to a rich past. The route takes you by more castles, such as Belgium's oldest wine castle, and impressive square farms. The fruit trees and vineyards tickle your senses.
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Saturday, November 7, 2020 by Pierre CramaNice bike ride with plenty of variety: historic buildings, wide vistas, hollow roads, small trails and a few "calf bites!"
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Monday, April 13, 2020 by antoon thewissennice route steep climbs villages with special buildings castle, house of an architect, castle bats cave etc also beautiful views, cycled with regular bike no electric
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Sunday, February 17, 2019 by B.K.After the neighborhood castle, we saw mostly barren fields on this sunny February day. Seen only one nice café/terrace along the way. Route has a few tough climbs and detours in villages to spare. Not much to see.
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