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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Heers

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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Heers

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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Heers

02:08

36.2km

220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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7.78 km

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

As early as the middle of the 13th century, the hamlet of Helshoven was a regional place of pilgrimage where Our Lady of Peace was venerated.
The Helshoven Chapel, located …

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8.49 km

Floating Chapel of Helshoven

Highlight • Monument

At the highest point of Helshoven, you can now enjoy a breathtaking view over the Haspengouw landscape. Artist Frits Jeuris has created a unique work of art from dozens of felled fruit trees from the area.

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11.2 km

Rijkel Castle

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Originally it was a farm, then a castle or fortress. The oldest part is the east wing dating from the 16th century. It was conceived as a late Gothic mansion …

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14.9 km

Ordingen Castle

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Aside from the beauty of Kasteel van Ordingen, the hospitality of owner Richard Sleurs is so remarkable that you immediately feel at home. Like the lord of the castle, enjoy …

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21.9 km

Sint-Truiden Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

1000 years of building history

Together with the guide you climb the abbey tower and visit the crypt.
Trudo, the nobleman who built a church and monastery around 650, turned …

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22.0 km

Grote Markt Sint-Truiden

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Due to its size, the Grote Markt is the perfect place for large events. It is also equipped with a large parking lot. There are numerous cozy restaurants and cafés …

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22.0 km

Belfry of Sint-Truiden

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The origins of the Sint-Truiden bell tower date back to 1366, when the influential cloth guild had a hall with a wooden bell tower built. The current stone tower dates …

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25.7 km

Cycle Path to Sint-Truiden

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful bike route to St. Truiden

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36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

12.1 km

8.99 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

16.0 km

2.86 km

229 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage – Floating Chapel of Helshoven loop from Heers

Helshoven Chapel and Hermitage

Floating Chapel of Helshoven

Rijkel Castle

Ordingen Castle

Sint-Truiden Abbey

Grote Markt Sint-Truiden

Belfry of Sint-Truiden

Cycle Path to Sint-Truiden

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