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Hamont-Achel

Monastery Walk in De Groote Heide

Moderate

4.1

(38)

123

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Monastery Walk in De Groote Heide

02:59

11.8km

20m

Hiking

Do you enjoy combining a nature walk with cultural attractions? Then the De Groote Heide Monastery Walk is just what you're looking for!

During this circular walk, you'll experience the beautiful nature surrounding De Achelse Kluis in Hamont-Achel, in De Groote Heide. The walk focuses entirely on Dutch and Belgian…

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Last updated: September 4, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Vlaams Natuurreservaat Achelse Kluis

Bosreservaat De Zoren

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56 m

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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127 m

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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2.88 km

De Bever Estate

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Here you can go with hanger and/or thirst. An extensive lunch and dinner menu is offered with seasonal suggestions. Closed on Mondays.

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11.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.13 km

3.74 km

560 m

127 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

2.17 km

2.11 km

1.68 km

1.47 km

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Comments

June 15, 2024,Rondwandeling Abdij van Achel in Hamont-Achel – Ons Kloosterpad
A nice but not spectacular walk, without hills this time. Just across the border with Belgium, we started at the Achelse Kluis (Hamont) with coffee and delicious pie. There is also a brewery at this abbey 😋 which we did not visit today.
Just after the start of our walk we passed the 'barbed wire monument', the infamous 'Death Wire' …

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August 12, 2025

Do you enjoy combining a nature walk with cultural attractions? Then the De Groote Heide Monastery Walk is just what you're looking for!



During this circular walk, you'll experience the beautiful nature surrounding De Achelse Kluis in Hamont-Achel, in De Groote Heide. The walk focuses entirely on Dutch

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