Ascents and castles in Haspengouw

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660 m
02h57
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Last verified: 10 April 2025
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Last updated on 31 May 2019: the route now passes through the Alden-Biesen Castle estate instead of bypassing it. And in Widokie, the route has been adjusted a bit.

This route passes through the Haspengouw, say the Betuwe of Belgium, but with the difference that it is a hilly area where you can find climbs from 10 to 50 meters high. In addition, there are many concrete roads in this area that are only accessible to cyclists and agricultural traffic. This means that after rainy periods (especially at harvest time), these roads can be muddy. Sand can also escape from surrounding fields (there are usually no ditches between fields/orchards and these concrete roads). In early spring, when the fruit trees are bearing their flowers, it's really fantastic to cycle in this area. And finally, on this road you will pass many castles (in Hoeselt, the large estate of Alden-Biesen Castle, Herenelderen Castle, Neerrepen Castle, Kolmont, Widooie Castle, Bommershoven Castle, Schalkhoven Castle and Hardlingen Castle).

Following the route clockwise, you get the following climbs for the wheels:
- Letenberg,
- Winterbergstraat,
- Grand-Spouwen,
- Pebble forest near Genoelselderen,
- Verhenis,
- Vrijhernberg,
- Kolmont,
- Goose Mountain,
- Vechmaalberg,
- Mont Saint-Martin,
- Jekerdel,
- Haringsberg,
- Bollenberg (an old Roman paved road, the road consists of a two-lane concrete track),
- Pullenberg,
- Zammelenberg,
- Hoogveld,
- Hardelingenstraat or Hardveldberg.

Most ascents are on average 3 to 5% with max. gradients of up to 7%. However, the Letenberg is a little steeper (avg. 8%), the Bollenberg goes to the maximum. 13%, the Pullenberg at max. 9% and the Hoogveld up to 10%.

There are two 100-metre-long cobbled strips along the route: on the grounds of Alden-Biesen Castle and a little before the start of the ascent of the Bollenberg.

There is also a longer version of this route with more climbs (and more castles).

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Route description

Region

Statistics

Difficulty level: Medium (63/100)

Length: 74.1 km

Duration: 02h57


Total ascent: 660 m

Maximal slope: 5.2 %

Average slope: 1.1 %

Net ascent: 1 m

Total descent: 659 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 74.1 km (100 %)

Cobblestones: 450 m (1 %)

Bike paths: 3.69 km (5 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 2.79 km (4 %)

Noise pollution

Amount of traffic


Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

Characteristics

  1. Light traffic
  2. Loop-shaped
  3. Paved (100%)
  4. Public transport accessible

Themes

  1. Nature

Groups

  1. Blossom routes
  2. Fiets mee(r) met HBVL
  3. Klimroutes

Start and end of the route

Closest address to start: Dorpsstraat, 3730 Hoeselt, België / Belgique / Belgien
Closest address to end: 't frit-uurke, Dorpsstraat, 3730 Hoeselt, België / Belgique / Belgien

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Places of interest

  1. St.-Stefanuskerk

    0 · Heritage
      The history of this church is well documented. After the restoration in 2008 an illustrated, …
    Wizpr.guide
  2. Letenberg

    0 · Slope
    Letenberg

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_2_d

    • Length : 0.43 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  3. Martin's Rentmeesterij

    0 · Hotel
    tvl
  4. Takoda Hotel

    0 · Hotel
    tvl
  5. Landcommanderij Alden Biesen

    0 · Castle
    De gronden van Alden Biesen waren reeds in 1220 aan de Duitse Orde geschonken, een militaire …
    Ellen Vandepoel
  6. Alden Biesen Castle

    0 · Castle
    Alden Biesen is a 16th-century castle in Belgium, located in the small village of Rijkhoven in the …
    Wikipedia
  7. Rijkhoven

    0 · Village centre
    Rijkhoven.
    Meer informatie op link
    RouteYou Public Account
  8. Apostelhuis

    0 · Pub
    Uitblazen doe je in het Apostelhuis, een fietsvriendelijk eetcafés met een aangenaam terras. Het …
    Ellen Vandepoel
  9. Keiberg

    0 · Slope
    Keiberg

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_4_c

    • Length : 0.51 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  10. Saint Lambert's Church

    0 · Church

    In Grote-Spouwen, this 19th century neoclassical parish church boasts a marlstone tower. Its two …

    Visit Bilzen-Hoeselt
  11. Membrane bridges

    0 · Region

    Membruggen is a district of Riemst and is located on the border of Vochtig- and Droog-Haspengouw …

    Visit Bilzen-Hoeselt
  12. Castle of Genoestelderen

    0 · Castle

    The only wine castle in Belgium is located in Riemst. Not by coincidence, as the Romans already …

    Visit Bilzen-Hoeselt
  13. Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen

    0 · Electrical bike charger
    oplaadpunten.org
  14. Genoelelen

    0 · Region

    Genoelderen, a small street village in the source area of the Demer, has many buildings worth …

    Visit Bilzen-Hoeselt
  15. Hoolstraat

    0 · Slope
    Hoolstraat

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_3_d

    • Length : 0.42 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  16. De Open Poort

    0 · Shelter for the night
    tvl
  17. Brasserie-Gastenkamers De Tommen

    0 · Pub
    De Tommen biedt de fietser een typisch Belgische kaart, afgewisseld met streek- en …
    Ellen Vandepoel
  18. 't Meuleke

    0 · Pub
    't Meuleke is een taverne met een mooi terras en open veranda. Hier kun je terug op krachten komen …
    Jan Gysbregts
  19. Kolmontberg

    0 · Slope
    Kolmontberg

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_4_d

    • Length : 0.82 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  20. Hoeve De Sterappel

    0 · B&B
    tvl
  21. Alfonsinehoeve 3

    0 · Shelter for the night
    tvl
  22. B&B Horpala

    0 · B&B
    tvl
  23. Tumulus of Vechmaal

    0 · Grave

    The Gallo-Roman burial mound of Vechmaal is a small burial mound with a diameter of 18 to 20 …

    Val et Oli
  24. Hex Castle

    0 · Castle
    Heks Castle is a château in the village of Heks in the municipality of Heers, province of Limburg, …
    Wikipedia
  25. Bollenberg

    0 · Slope
    Bollenberg

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_3_c

    • Length : 0.48 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  26. Hoogveldstraat

    0 · Slope
    Hoogveldstraat

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_4_d

    • Length : 0.95 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  27. Castle of Schalkhoven

    0 · Castle

    Schalkhoven is known for its castle. The original water castle dates from 1588. Around 1770 it was …

    Visit Bilzen-Hoeselt
  28. Linde (Tilia)

    0 · Tree

    Locatie: Herenstraat, kapel.

    desjunste
  29. Hardelingenstraat

    0 · Slope
    Hardelingenstraat

    RouteYou Climb Code : E_4_d

    • Length : 0.75 km
    Cols&Climbs@RouteYou
  30. Rode beuk (Fagus Sylvatica atropurpure)

    0 · Tree

    Locatie: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwgrot, Hoogstraat.

    desjunste

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St.-Stefanuskerk
Letenberg
Martin's Rentmeesterij
Takoda Hotel
Landcommanderij Alden Biesen
Alden Biesen Castle
Rijkhoven
Apostelhuis
Keiberg
Saint Lambert's Church
Membrane bridges
Castle of Genoestelderen
Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen
Genoelelen
Hoolstraat
De Open Poort
Brasserie-Gastenkamers De Tommen
't Meuleke
Kolmontberg
Hoeve De Sterappel
Alfonsinehoeve 3
B&B Horpala
Tumulus of Vechmaal
Hex Castle
Bollenberg
Hoogveldstraat
Castle of Schalkhoven
Linde (Tilia)
Hardelingenstraat
Rode beuk (Fagus Sylvatica atropurpure)
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