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Alden Biesen Gatehouse – Millen Moated Castle loop from Glons
03:44
60.5km
420m
Cycling
Moderate bike 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: May 8, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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9.31 km
View of Herderen
Highlight • Viewpoint
15.1 km
Mistletoe Trees
Highlight • Natural
30.4 km
Winkelomstraat Green Tunnel
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
34.8 km
Domeinbos Groenendaal
Forest
41.2 km
Bilzen Town Hall and Market Square
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41.4 km
Garden pavilion originally a chapel
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45.1 km
Landscommanderij Alden Biesen
Castle
45.7 km
Alden Biesen Gatehouse
Highlight • Monument
Construction Period --> Medieval core (13th–14th centuries), later remodeled in the Baroque style
Function --> Access control, representation, protection
Building Material --> Brick with natural stone detailing
Design --> Arched gateway with flanking towers, heraldic or religious symbols
Location --> Transition from the outer bailey to the inner courtyard
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47.7 km
Weerterbosje
Forest
52.7 km
Sint-Apollonia Chapel
Highlight • Religious Site
This is a curious, circular chapel from about 1700, which is situated on a fairly high artificial hill that was occupied with cobblestones in the 20th century. A staircase leads to the building, which is made of brick with corner bands of marlstone. The entrance part jumps forward and is executed in marlstone. The domed roof is of a later date than construction.
The building was originally a watchtower. There are two more embrasures in the facade. During the 18th century, the turret was shortened and transformed into a chapel.
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54.7 km
Millen Moated Castle
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The castle was first mentioned in 1365. The original castle was converted into a moated castle in the 14th century. It then consisted of the older keep that was expanded into a square moated castle with a gate tower and two side towers. In the first half of the 17th century, the fortress, which had fallen into ruins, was converted into a castle. It became a comfortable nobleman's residence without military significance. From the 18th century, the castle was no longer permanently inhabited and fell into disrepair. In 1811 it was bought by Baron de Blisia, after which much of it was demolished, including the keep and the tower on the southwest side. Only the east and west wings remained and they have been used as farms ever since.
In 1972, the remains of the castle were purchased by the municipality and restored. The 14th-century left tower in marlstone has a Gothic vault. It is part of the east wing, which may date back to the 12th century.
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60.5 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.7 km
14.0 km
4.17 km
3.32 km
342 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
42.0 km
13.4 km
2.34 km
1.58 km
1.16 km
102 m
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Elevation
Highest point (150 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Friday 26 June
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