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Floating Chapel of Helshoven – Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage loop from Borgloon

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Floating Chapel of Helshoven – Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage loop from Borgloon

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Floating Chapel of Helshoven – Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage loop from Borgloon

03:02

49.8km

360m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.3 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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344 m

Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The first mention of the building dates from 1358; the name 's grevenhuis indicates that it was possibly the residence of the counts of Loon, when they resided in Borgloon. …

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18.0 km

Sterrebos

Forest

26.6 km

Viewpoint

28.5 km

Forest Path through Tijlozenbos

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Durch den Tijlozenbos von Muizen nach Kerkom

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36.4 km

Cycle Path to Sint-Truiden

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful bike route to St. Truiden

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38.7 km

St. Lawrence Church (Brustem)

Highlight • Religious Site

The 12th century castle tower at Brustem was built by the Count of Loon as a defense against Duras and Sint-Truiden. Child-friendly rest areas and signage give cyclists and hikers …

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43.0 km

At the highest point of Helshoven, you can now enjoy a breathtaking view over the Haspengouw landscape. Artist Frits Jeuris has created a unique work of art from dozens of felled fruit trees from the area.

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43.2 km

Aan de Galg climb from Helshoven

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Just before the summit, you have a bike parking on the left and there are many people (if the weather is good for cycling). There you have the "Floating chapel".
On the descent, I had ridden past it.

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43.9 km

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

As early as the middle of the 13th century, the hamlet of Helshoven was a regional place of pilgrimage where Our Lady of Peace was venerated.
The Helshoven Chapel, located …

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43.9 km

Between Borgloon and Helshoven

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path consists largely of concrete slabs, but is still pleasant to ride, even when it goes up and down. Very nice section.

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49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

8.87 km

8.39 km

4.61 km

341 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

13.4 km

1.62 km

1.03 km

746 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Floating Chapel of Helshoven – Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage loop from Borgloon

Town Hall

Forest Path through Tijlozenbos

Cycle Path to Sint-Truiden

St. Lawrence Church (Brustem)