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Schaloen Castle – Vijlenerbos Climb loop from Epen

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Mountain biking trails

Netherlands

Limburg

Vaals

Schaloen Castle – Vijlenerbos Climb loop from Epen

Moderate

3.7

(3)

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Schaloen Castle – Vijlenerbos Climb loop from Epen

03:09

48.2km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.7 km for 228 m

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21.1 km

Gravel road through the countryside

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A few tough climbs and start with a tough MTB descent.

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25.1 km

Start of Cauberg

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The Cauberg is a col with a length of 785 meters. Based in Valkenburg, Limburg, Netherlands. The average grade of this climb is 7.8% with a maximum of 13.2%. The Cauberg rises from 76 meters at the start to 134 meters at the top, with a total of 58 ascending meters.

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25.4 km

Den Halder Castle

Castle

27.8 km

Schaloen Castle

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It is one of the most fairytale-like castles in the Netherlands. The moated Schaloen Castle, as it looks now, looks something like a French hunting lodge.
The very first building from the twelfth century burned down completely in the sixteenth century. The outbuildings, stables and barns date from the eighteenth century.
After the French occupation, the castle was given its current appearance with the western tower and staircase tower during a restoration by architect Pierre Cuypers in 1894.

Tip! If you look into the moat from the large stone bridge, you will definitely see a lot of carp swimming…

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33.8 km

Start of the Dodeman Climb

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The Deadman is a col with a length of 1 kilometer. It is located in Wijlre, Limburg, Netherlands. The average grade of this climb is 7.2% with a maximum of 15%. The Deadman rises from 91 meters at the start to 166 meters at the top, for a total of 76 meters.

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35.9 km

Steep Climb Between the Meadows

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Lovely steep climb (or descent) part of the local MTB route. The surface is alternately hardpack and loose surface and remains steep for a long time until you reach the forest. At the top you will be rewarded with a beautiful view and an even more beautiful, also steep descent.
A lovely loop for those with extra energy.

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