Groot Malpieven – Achelse Kluis Abbey loop from Valkenswaard

Groot Malpieven – Achelse Kluis Abbey loop from Valkenswaard

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Groot Malpieven – Achelse Kluis Abbey loop from Valkenswaard

02:15

50.3km

70m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

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2.30 km

Vaarvennen

Lake

3.12 km

Groot Malpieven

Highlight • Lake

Just stretch the muscles, enjoy the view and the sun. The perfect place to realize that life can also be very beautiful.

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8.83 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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8.98 km

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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9.04 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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9.61 km

Wide bike path through the Leenderbos

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Many cycle paths cross the Leenderheide. Most of them are very narrow and sometimes busy. Do you want to keep up the pace? Then this wider road offers a solution. And the road is also beautiful!

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17.9 km

View of the Heath Between Heeze and Valkenswaard

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Really gorgeous scenery and wonderful smells.

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20.1 km

Path Through the Heather

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Nice winding path with some sharp bends. Good for interval training or just to enjoy the heath and forest. Be careful though, the path is narrow and it can sometimes …

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26.1 km