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Market Square, Tongeren – Alden Biesen Gatehouse loop from Bilzen
RoutesBike touring routes & trailsBelgiumFlandersSouth LimburgTongerenBilzen
Market Square, Tongeren – Alden Biesen Gatehouse loop from Bilzen
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Market Square, Tongeren – Alden Biesen Gatehouse loop from Bilzen
02:26
39.6km
270m
Cycling
Moderate bike 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: February 6, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 15.6 km for 30 m
Waypoints
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Start point
Train Station
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14.8 km
Statue of Ambiorix
Highlight • Monument
The most famous (infamous?) resident of Tongeren was given the most prominent place in the city. The imposing bronze statue of Eburone King Ambiorix from 1866 honors the memorable victory over the Romans in 54 BC. It was not for nothing that Julius Caesar called the Belgians the bravest of all Gauls. Ambiorix poses in Germanic costume, with an ax as his weapon of choice and a dragon helmet. His feet trample the weapons of the defeated Roman opponents. The statue's fence consists of spears, boar heads and arrows, in the style of Celtic traditions.
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14.9 km
Basilica of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwebasiliek), Tongeren
Highlight • Religious Site
Since 1931, this Gothic church has been allowed to bear the papal title of basilica. The current building has a fascinating history, with several construction phases that took a total of three centuries. On the Teseum museum grounds you can walk among the foundations and archaeological finds. Here you can also admire the size of countless art treasures.
The clock tower (the tower) is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served as a lookout point during turbulent times. During a fire, the bells echoed through the streets of Tonga. You have been able to visit the tower since September 2023. A vigorous climb along the attics and the chimes is rewarded with a spectacular view.
The clock tower (the tower) is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served as a lookout point during turbulent times. During a fire, the bells echoed through the streets of Tonga. You have been able to visit the tower since September 2023. A vigorous climb along the attics and the chimes is rewarded with a spectacular view.
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15.0 km
Tongeren Town Hall
Highlight • Monument
Originally, the city's town hall was located on the corner of Grote Markt and Sint-Truiderstraat (today's Huis Boulet), until the great fire of 1677 reduced almost the entire city to rubble. The construction of the new town hall only began in 1737 on the site where the Cloth Hall and the Kleersnijderskamer previously stood. The building is a beautiful example of the Maasland architectural style. Also note the memorial plaques on the left side facade.
An interesting question: Does Tongeren Town Hall look familiar? That is quite possible. It is a one-to-one copy of the Liège town hall. The Liège architect Pascal Barbier designed the plans for both buildings.
An interesting question: Does Tongeren Town Hall look familiar? That is quite possible. It is a one-to-one copy of the Liège town hall. The Liège architect Pascal Barbier designed the plans for both buildings.
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15.0 km
Market Square, Tongeren
Highlight • Historical Site
Allow? Ambiorix! On the market square you will find a monument of probably the most famous resident of Tongeren. The imposing bronze statue of Eburon king Ambiorix from 1866 commemorates the legendary victory against the Romans in 54 BC. Chr.
If you are drinking a delicious Morellenbier or La Cresse beer in one of the street cafes, also take a look at the Tongeren Town Hall. Does it look familiar? No wonder, because it is a one-to-one copy of Liège town hall. Liège architect Pascal Barbier designed the plans for both buildings. It is a fine example of the Maasland architectural style.
You must have noticed the tower of the Basilica of Our Lady from afar. It is one of the most beautiful Gothic church buildings in Flanders.
Our tip: if it works, visit the antique market on Sunday. Around 40 renowned antique shops and 350 (specialist) stalls offer century-old antiques, bric-a-brac, design, vintage and rare collectibles.
If you are drinking a delicious Morellenbier or La Cresse beer in one of the street cafes, also take a look at the Tongeren Town Hall. Does it look familiar? No wonder, because it is a one-to-one copy of Liège town hall. Liège architect Pascal Barbier designed the plans for both buildings. It is a fine example of the Maasland architectural style.
You must have noticed the tower of the Basilica of Our Lady from afar. It is one of the most beautiful Gothic church buildings in Flanders.
Our tip: if it works, visit the antique market on Sunday. Around 40 renowned antique shops and 350 (specialist) stalls offer century-old antiques, bric-a-brac, design, vintage and rare collectibles.
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15.6 km
Beguinage of Tongeren
Highlight • Historical Site
The Tongern Beguinage, also Saint Catherine's Beguinage (Dutch: Sint-Catharinabegijnhof), is a beguinage in the Belgian city of Tongeren and one of the oldest beguinages in Flanders. The beguinage belongs to the so-called urban type and is located in the southeast of the city center. The beguinage is a listed building and is part of the Flemish Beguinages World Heritage Site.
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15.8 km
Moerenpoort City Gate
Highlight • Historical Site
After the Roman period, when Tongeren was allowed to call itself a municipium, the neglected site was successfully restarted in the late Middle Ages. In 1230, the Tongeren called themselves cives and burghers. Located within the Bishopric of Liège, Tongeren, as one of the 23 Good Cities, also received city rights from the Prince-Bishop of Liège with the right to build a wall and establish a city militia. This was part of the Prince-Bishop's policy to promote areas within his domain militarily and economically. The military threat from the surrounding principalities such as the County of Loon, the Duchy of Brabant and the nearby areas of the Meuse and Rhineland also required the construction of city walls. For this purpose, city walls were built between 1241 and 1290 and a city militia was established. Access to the city was ensured via six gates on the main access roads. In addition, 13 fortress towers were built, which served as bastions.
The Nusen Gate, which connected to the road to Wezet, was built between 1257 and 1264 on the remains of the Roman wall from the second century AD.
In 1344, Engelbert III van der Mark became Prince-Bishop of Liège. His accession caused great tension throughout the diocese. In 1347, the Moerenpoort was destroyed in an attack by the soldiers of the former Prince-Bishop of Liège, Adolf II van der Mark. In 1379, the reconstruction of the Moerenpoort began. The porch, to which the wooden gate was attached to close the passage, was destroyed by the French troops in 1673. Thanks to an agreement between the residents of the Beinehof St. Katharina and the troops, the Moerenpoort was protected from the French devastation.
The Nusen Gate, which connected to the road to Wezet, was built between 1257 and 1264 on the remains of the Roman wall from the second century AD.
In 1344, Engelbert III van der Mark became Prince-Bishop of Liège. His accession caused great tension throughout the diocese. In 1347, the Moerenpoort was destroyed in an attack by the soldiers of the former Prince-Bishop of Liège, Adolf II van der Mark. In 1379, the reconstruction of the Moerenpoort began. The porch, to which the wooden gate was attached to close the passage, was destroyed by the French troops in 1673. Thanks to an agreement between the residents of the Beinehof St. Katharina and the troops, the Moerenpoort was protected from the French devastation.
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26.0 km
Millen Moated Castle
Highlight • Castle
The moated castle was the center of the Millen of Milina seigneury, which was a fief of the County of Loon. She was first mentioned in 1143. The oldest known lord was Walter van Millen (Walterus de Milne), who was seneschal of Lodewijk II van Loon. The lordship was successively owned by the families de Melin, Proest (1369), van Guygoven (1456), van Berloz (1479), van Houthem (1531), de Fléron (1625) and d'Hemricourt (1741).
The castle was first mentioned in 1365. The original castle was converted into a moated castle in the 14th century. It then consisted of the older keep that was expanded into a square moated castle with a gate tower and two side towers. In the first half of the 17th century, the fortress, which had fallen into ruins, was converted into a castle. It became a comfortable nobleman's residence without military significance. From the 18th century, the castle was no longer permanently inhabited and fell into disrepair. In 1811 it was bought by Baron de Blisia, after which much of it was demolished, including the keep and the tower on the southwest side. Only the east and west wings remained and they have been used as farms ever since.
In 1972, the remains of the castle were purchased by the municipality and restored. The 14th-century left tower in marlstone has a Gothic vault. It is part of the east wing, which may date back to the 12th century.
The castle was first mentioned in 1365. The original castle was converted into a moated castle in the 14th century. It then consisted of the older keep that was expanded into a square moated castle with a gate tower and two side towers. In the first half of the 17th century, the fortress, which had fallen into ruins, was converted into a castle. It became a comfortable nobleman's residence without military significance. From the 18th century, the castle was no longer permanently inhabited and fell into disrepair. In 1811 it was bought by Baron de Blisia, after which much of it was demolished, including the keep and the tower on the southwest side. Only the east and west wings remained and they have been used as farms ever since.
In 1972, the remains of the castle were purchased by the municipality and restored. The 14th-century left tower in marlstone has a Gothic vault. It is part of the east wing, which may date back to the 12th century.
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35.4 km
Alden Biesen Gatehouse
Highlight • Monument
The Gatehouse, together with the moated castle and the outer bailey, belong to the oldest parts: in the Apostles' House, remains of the late Gothic ordinance from the second half of the 16th century from the building campaign of Land Commander Wijnandt van Brijel have been preserved. The buildings are being restored or redesigned by Land Commander Caspar Anton van der Heyden de Belderbusch in 1755.
The complex (Gatehouse, Apostles' House, Trumpeter's House) is located at the highest point of the domain, on the eastern side of the commandery. At the gate, seven avenues come together, as a symbol of the Seven Sorrows and Joys of Mary.
(Inventory of Immovable Heritage)
The complex (Gatehouse, Apostles' House, Trumpeter's House) is located at the highest point of the domain, on the eastern side of the commandery. At the gate, seven avenues come together, as a symbol of the Seven Sorrows and Joys of Mary.
(Inventory of Immovable Heritage)
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Landscommanderij Alden Biesen
Castle
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39.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
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21.1 km
11.0 km
5.88 km
1.43 km
314 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
22.4 km
13.0 km
2.99 km
826 m
356 m
< 100 m
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