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South Limburg
Maaseik
Hamont-Achel

Achelse Kluis Abbey – Achelse Kluis Border Lane loop from Achelse Kluis

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Running trails & routes
Belgium
Flanders
South Limburg
Maaseik
Hamont-Achel

Achelse Kluis Abbey – Achelse Kluis Border Lane loop from Achelse Kluis

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Achelse Kluis Abbey – Achelse Kluis Border Lane loop from Achelse Kluis

01:15

11.4km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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101 m

Achelse Kluis Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Achelse Kluis is a real highlight. Hermits lived here in the 17th century and cleared the sandy soil. In 1846 the Westmalle Trappists founded a new settlement here, following …

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154 m

The infamous Doodendraad stood at this location during the First World War. This fencing served to prevent refugees from fleeing from Belgium to the Netherlands. The various information boards provide …

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165 m

The Achelse Kluis is partly located on the territory of Hamont-Achel (Belgium), but also on the territory of Valkenswaard (Netherlands).

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434 m

Achelse Kluis Border Lane

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nice place at the monastery, great parking space to start from there with a walk, bike ride or visit to the brewery of the monastery of Achel

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3.78 km

Sand Dunes of Leenderheide

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In this part of the Leenderheide there are many sand dunes that give the area a special look, a bit of Sahara in the Netherlands.

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8.97 km

Here you know when you have reached the limit. Are you going to cross this limit or not? The choice is yours.

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8.98 km

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10.7 km

Boundary marker 177

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When the border treaty between Belgium and the Netherlands was signed in 1843, it was decided to place 388 border posts, numbered from 1 to 364. At some points where …

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11.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

1.94 km

394 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

3.92 km

2.72 km

616 m

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