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Rotemse Watermill – Railway Line 22 loop from Geetbets

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Rotemse Watermill – Railway Line 22 loop from Geetbets

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Rotemse Watermill – Railway Line 22 loop from Geetbets

00:54

15.8km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

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5.36 km

Battle of the Silver Helmets Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum is open from May 1st to October 31st. Be sure to check the opening dates before you visit or make an appointment as a group. You can also …

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5.58 km

Rotemse Watermill

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The Rotemse mill is a watermill on the Velpe, located at Gidsenstraat, 24 in Rotem, a hamlet of Halen.
This undershot mill functioned as a flour mill.
The mill was …

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7.87 km

Monument: Black Devils

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The Betserbaan, a sunken road, had a depth of no less than 4 m in 1914. During the Battle of the Silver Helmets, this road was of strategic importance. On …

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8.13 km

Battle of the Silver Helmets Memorial

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The Battle of the Silver Helmets took place on Aug. 12, 1914 in the Limburg town of Halen. It was the last major battle at equestrian division level and the …

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9.29 km

War Memorial Chapel Halen

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Erected in memory of the fallen and veterans of Halen during WWI and WWII, corner of Zittaardstraat and Kanonniersstraat. To the left of the chapel there is the memorial plaque …

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10.0 km

Saint Peter in Chains Church, Halen

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During the Battle of the Silver Helmets, the church tower was damaged by cannon shots. On August 18, 1914, during the passage of the Germans, the church tower and about thirty houses were set on fire.

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10.0 km

Market Square and Bandstand of Halen

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Halen is located on the main road that runs from Diest to Hasselt. This has led to the operation of a number of tensions. However, agriculture was traditionally the most …

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12.2 km

Railway Line 22

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The railway has been completely broken up. A cycling and walking path was constructed on the bed, in concrete, going from Halen on the E314 motorway to line 36 in …

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.82 km

4.99 km

3.42 km

422 m

127 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

6.65 km

422 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

7°C

68 %

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Rotemse Watermill – Railway Line 22 loop from Geetbets

Battle of the Silver Helmets Museum

Rotemse Watermill

Monument: Black Devils

Battle of the Silver Helmets Memorial

War Memorial Chapel Halen

Saint Peter in Chains Church, Halen

Market Square and Bandstand of Halen

Railway Line 22

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