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North Brabant
Valkenswaard

Leenderheide Gravel Path – The Wire of Death loop from Valkenswaard

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Netherlands
North Brabant
Valkenswaard

Leenderheide Gravel Path – The Wire of Death loop from Valkenswaard

Moderate

5.0

(2)

29

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Leenderheide Gravel Path – The Wire of Death loop from Valkenswaard

03:13

56.0km

70m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

Bosreservaat De Zoren

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.45 km

Hassels Fens (Bell Fen)

Highlight • Lake

nice overview over extensive heathland area with fens

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2

11.2 km

Leenderheide Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful piece of gravel path over the most beautiful piece of heather of the Malpie. Can also be done on the road bike.

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3

19.1 km

The Wire of Death (De Doodendraad)

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1914, occupied Germany occupied Belgium, while the Netherlands remained neutral. The border residents, such as those of Hamont-Achel, had a hard time due to the construction of a hermetic …

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4

19.3 km

The Wire of Death

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5

20.9 km

Here you know when you have reached the limit. Are you going to cross this limit or not? The choice is yours.

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6

22.9 km

Achelse Kluis Border Lane

Highlight • Trail

nice place at the monastery, great parking space to start from there with a walk, bike ride or visit to the brewery of the monastery of Achel

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7

23.2 km

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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8

23.3 km

Achelse Kluis Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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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24.1 km

Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

Nature Reserve

B

56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

14.1 km

11.2 km

2.26 km

1.72 km

Surfaces

17.6 km

16.4 km

11.3 km

7.59 km

3.19 km

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