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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

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Belgium
Wallonia

Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

Hard

4

riders

Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

03:55

61.9km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois

Parc naturel de Gaume

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

21.7 km

Villers-devant-Orval village

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Villers-devant-Orval is an old village that was largely destroyed during the Second World War. Only a few older houses survived this war.
When you walk through the village, you will …

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2

21.8 km

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

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A recommendation to discover this historic cemetery in foggy weather or at dusk.
The fog or shadows give a mysterious atmosphere to the cemetery.
Not recommended for the faint of heart.

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3

24.6 km

Orval Abbey

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Orval Abbey is a legendary place that combines history, culture, spirituality, and gourmet delights. The famous Orval Trappist beer is still brewed here, according to the original recipe. The label …

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4

24.8 km

À l’Ange Gardien is a surprising place; as part of the world-famous Orval site, it undoubtedly contributes to the region's tourism development. The fully renovated and modernized building meets all …

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25.0 km

View of the Abbey's castle

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The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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6

30.4 km

A very steep climb. I preferred to push 😅

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7

36.7 km

Chemin du Brugeland

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This very beautiful path alternates between passages in the woods and near meadows.

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8

38.8 km

Château du Faing

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During World War II, the castle housed the Queen Elisabeth House, which became a boys' school in 1942. Headmaster Marie Taquet and her husband, Émile Taquet, housed 87 Jewish children …

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57.1 km

Virton Arboretum

Forest

B

61.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

24.8 km

5.89 km

2.77 km

1.10 km

548 m

206 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

20.9 km

17.7 km

1.31 km

159 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

11°C

84 %

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