Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek – View of Guigoven Castle loop from Kortessem
Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek – View of Guigoven Castle loop from Kortessem
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Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek – View of Guigoven Castle loop from Kortessem
02:07
34.8km
210m
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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: June 21, 2026
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Natuurreservaat Eggertingen Lerebeek
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67 m
St. Peter's Church Kortessem
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Story
A church was first mentioned in the 11th century. A Romanesque nave was built between 1026 and 1038. The Romanesque west tower dates from the second half of the 12th century. An early Gothic choir and transept were added in 1270-1272.
In 1225 the church became a collegiate church.
The church has suffered a lot of violence. In 1468 it was sacked by the troops of Charles the Bold. In 1490 it was set on fire by the gangs of Jehannot-le-Bâtard. William of Orange's troops also caused destruction in 1568. Looting also occurred later, including by French troops.
The restoration took place in 1870-1875 under the direction of Herman Jaminé, during which the side aisles were enlarged in the neo-Romanesque style using old materials.
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Printhagen Castle
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The castle is privately owned and unfortunately not accessible. The small free lordship in the complex county of Loon also had good ties with the Teutonic Knights of Alden Biesen. Despite its inaccessibility (and the gate and possible viewing points are really closed) it is definitely worth a visit, if only for the outside of the walls, the remains of the moats, the avenue and the fascinating history with many noble owners and a role in the story of Loon and that state within the state that was the Teutonic Order. It is a pity that only part of the central residential tower is visible, but private is private.
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6.87 km
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8.65 km
Wooden Bridge Over the Mombeek
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Château Ridderborn
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In 1361 the property was first mentioned as a Loons fiefdom under the name Rendelborn, after the owner at the time. In 1846 it was called Château Rindel-Borne, which was renamed Ridderborn around 1900.
The current building dates from the early 19th century and features Neoclassical and Empire style elements. Its oldest part consists of a vaulted cellar. The street used to run in front of the castle, but today it runs along the back of the castle.
In front of the building there is an English garden with a pond and a forest. There are also two oak trees here, each more than 250 years old.
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16.5 km
Saint Peter in Chains Church, Wintershoven
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The community of Wintershoven is very old. A small church made of wood and clay is said to have stood there as early as the 7th century. The following saints are said to be buried there: Lambert, Landoaldus, Amantius, Vinciana and Landrada. They were followers of Saint Amandus, who is also said to be buried there. The relics of these saints are said to have been raised to the altar in the second half of the 8th century. The saints are called the Saints of Wintershoven.
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Gors-Opleeuw Church
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The tower of the current church dates from the early 15th century. It is built in marlstone and stands on a pedestal of flint. The tower consists of three sections.
The brick nave of the church dates from around 1775. It is a pseudo-cross basilica. The designer may have been designed by A.M. Sepeult from Malmedy
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View of Guigoven Castle
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The castle is a U-shaped building. The facade is partly in Maasland Renaissance style. There is a gate tower with constricted needle spire between the living quarters and the stables. The lower part of this gate tower is in limestone and dates from the early 17th century; the rest in brick and is 18th century. There is also a statue built in here, the origin of which is unknown. The house dates from 1619 and is the oldest part of the current castle.
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34.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
22.5 km
6.29 km
3.15 km
2.17 km
627 m
Surfaces
18.5 km
13.6 km
2.00 km
540 m
123 m
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